McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine
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Evidence for the use of aspirin in primary and secondary prophylaxis of venous thrombosis

Evidence for the use of aspirin in primary and secondary prophylaxis of venous thrombosis

2015-06-05

Mark Crowther

See also

Aspirin in prevention of cardiovascular events Prof. Gordon Guyatt discusses the use of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular events.
Evidence suggesting benefits of D-dimer monitoring in patients with cancer or chronic diseases Is there any evidence suggesting benefits of D-dimer monitoring in patients with cancer or chronic diseases? As we know that chronic diseases cause elevation in D-dimer levels, should we still measure this parameter to exclude thrombosis?
Hormonal contraception and replacement therapy after PE or DVT Is hormonal contraception and hormone replacement therapy feasible following an episode of pulmonary thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis?
D-dimer concentrations and discontinuation of anticoagulants following a thrombotic event Should the D-dimer concentration be taken into account when considering discontinuation of anticoagulants following a thrombotic event?

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