European expert consensus recommendations on the primary care use of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with venous thromboembolism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Direct oral anticoagulants for the treatment of venous thromboembolism are supported by robust clinical trial evidence. Despite published guidance, general practitioners are faced with increasingly complex decisions and implementation remains sub-optimal in certain real-world scenarios.

Methods

A two stage formal consensus exercise was performed to formulate consensus statements and a summary guide, facilitating optimal management of direct oral anticoagulants in venous thromboembolism patients by generalist physicians across Europe. An online questionnaire distributed to a broad panel (Phase 1), followed by a virtual panel discussion by an expert group (Phase 2) were conducted. Phase 1 statements covered nine management domains, and were developed via a literatur

SUBMITTER: Patrice C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946109 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature