Treatment and prevention of cancer-associated thrombosis in the Netherlands: A national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the recent years, numerous studies on the optimal treatment and prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been published, leading to updated (inter)national guidelines. These include direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) as the first-line treatment agent in general and the recommendation of primary thromboprophylaxis in selected ambulatory patients.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical practice regarding treatment and prevention of VTE in patients with cancer in the Netherlands and practice variation among different specialties.

Methods

An online survey was conducted between December 2021, and June 2022, among Dutch physicians (oncologists, hematologists, vascular medicine specialists, acute internal me

SUBMITTER: Kaptein FHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9943872 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature