Jul

12

2022

How should I treat my patient with active cancer for an established venous thromboembolism (VTE)?

By William Aird

American Society of Hematology 2021 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: prevention and treatment in patients with cancer:

Initial treatment (first week):

Short-term treatment (3-6 months):

Long-term treatment (>6 months):

2019 international clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer:

Initial treatment of established VTE:

Early maintenance (up to 6 months) and long term (beyond 6 months):