Prediction of risk of recurrence of venous thromboembolism following treatment for a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism: systematic review, prognostic model and clinical decision rule, and economic evaluation
Background: Unprovoked first venous thromboembolism (VTE) is defined as VTE in the absence of a temporary provoking factor such as surgery, immobility and other temporary factors. Recurrent VTE in unprovoked patients is highly prevalent, but easily preventable with oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2016-02-01
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Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20120 |