Key result
Oral anticoagulant therapy duration should be tailored individually according to the topography of VTE and the presence of risk factors, with longer courses for high-risk patients.
Why the study?
What is the optimal duration of oral anticoagulant therapy after a first episode of venous thromboembolism?
What is the optimal duration of oral anticoagulant therapy after a first episode of venous thromboembolism?
The duration of anticoagulation after a first VTE should be individualized based on the location of the thrombosis and the presence of temporary versus permanent risk factors.
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Supports individualized OAC duration after VTE by location and risks; leaves open prospective validation in defined subgroups.
Pinède et al. (2000) conducted a review in venous thromboembolism (VTE). Oral anticoagulant therapy was evaluated. Oral anticoagulant therapy duration should be tailored individually according to the topography of VTE and the presence of risk factors, with longer courses for high-risk patients.
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