American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: optimal management of anticoagulation therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinicians confront numerous practical issues in optimizing the use of anticoagulants to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Objective

These evidence-based guidelines of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) are intended to support patients, clinicians and other health care professionals in their decisions about the use of anticoagulants in the management of VTE. These guidelines assume the choice of anticoagulant has already been made.

Methods

ASH formed a multidisciplinary guideline panel balanced to minimize potential bias from conflicts of interest. The McMaster University GRADE Centre supported the guideline development process, including updating or performing systematic evidence reviews. The panel prioritized clinical questions and outcomes accord

SUBMITTER: Witt DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6258922 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature