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Anticoagulants are used for the treatment of DVT or PE, to prevent recurrence and to reduce the risk of secondary complications, such as post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).1-3
The phases of anticoagulation treatment may be categorised as ‘active’ and ‘long-term’.4 The first phase is considered to be active treatment of acute VTE and secondary prevention, whereas the second phase is considered to be secondary prevention only.4
Phases of anticoagulation treatment for VTE4,5
Adapted from Kearon et al. 2012.4
The duration of overall therapy should be individualised after careful assessment of the treatment benefit against the risk for bleeding.5 All prescribing must be in accordance with the appropriate SmPC.
More information on anticoagulants for the treatment of VTE and secondary prevention of VTE is provided later.
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