The duration of oral anticoagulant therapy after a second episode of venous thromboembolism. The Duration of Anticoagulation Trial Study Group.

Schulman, S; Granqvist, S; Holmström, M; Carlsson, A; Lindmarker, P; Nicol, P; G Eklund, S; Nordlander, S; Lärfars, G; Leijd, B; Linder, O; Loogna, E

doi:10.1056/nejm199702063360601

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The duration of oral anticoagulant therapy after a second episode of venous thromboembolism. The Duration of Anticoagulation Trial Study Group.

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Authors:

S Schulman

S Granqvist

M Holmström

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A consensus has not been reached about the optimal duration of oral anticoagulant therapy after a second episode of venous thromboembolism. METHODS: In a multicenter trial, we compared six months of oral anticoagulant therapy with anticoagulant therapy continued indefinitely in patients ...

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