Anticoagulation practice patterns in COVID-19: A global survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Best practice for prevention, diagnosis, and management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unknown due to limited published data in this population.

Objectives

We aimed to assess current global practice and experience in management of COVID-19-associated coagulopathy to identify information to guide prospective and randomized studies.

Methods

Physicians were queried about their current approach to prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE in patients with COVID-19 using an online survey tool distributed through multiple international organizations between April 10 and 14, 2020.

Results

Five hundred fifteen physicians from 41 countries responded. The majority of respondents (78%) recommended prop

SUBMITTER: Rosovsky RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7361754 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature