Hamostaseologie 1997; 17(03): 161-162
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1659983
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Antithrombotic Therapy for DVT/PE

Thomas M. Hyers
1   Saint Louis University School of Medicine St. Louis, U.S.A.
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27 June 2018 (online)

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Problems with unfractionated heparin as an antithrombotic have led to the development of new therapeutic agents. Of these, low molecular weight heparin shows great promise and has led to out-patient therapy of DVT/PE in selected patients. Oral anticoagulants remain the choice for long-term therapy. More cost-effective ways to give oral anticoagulants are needed.