Treatment of venous thromboembolism
Importance Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and
pulmonary embolism (PE), is a common, potentially lethal condition with acute morbidity.
Objective To review the etiology of VTE and the 3 phases of VTE treatment: acute (first 5-10
days), long-term (from end of acute treatment to 3-6 months), and extended (beyond 3-6
months). Evidence Review Cochrane reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled
trials, as well as other clinical trials for topics not covered by the former, were reviewed …
pulmonary embolism (PE), is a common, potentially lethal condition with acute morbidity.
Objective To review the etiology of VTE and the 3 phases of VTE treatment: acute (first 5-10
days), long-term (from end of acute treatment to 3-6 months), and extended (beyond 3-6
months). Evidence Review Cochrane reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled
trials, as well as other clinical trials for topics not covered by the former, were reviewed …