Cancer and deep vein thrombosis – editorial
Authors:
J. Malý
Authors‘ workplace:
II. interní klinika Lékařské fakulty UK a FN Hradec Králové, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jaroslav Malý, CSc
Published in:
Vnitř Lék 2010; 56(1): 11-13
Category:
Editorials
Overview
Cancer patients with thrombosis and haemorrhagy are a particular problem. They have an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and they’re more prone to bleeding from anticoagulant therapy. So it really is a dilemma. Clinical research has shown that prevention and initial therapy can consist of subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin for an initial period, followed by long‑term anticoagulant therapy.
Key words:
cancer – deep vein thrombosis – long‑term anticoagulant therapy
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