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Venous Thromboembolism - Current Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities
Marijan Bosevski1, Elizabeta Srbinovska-Kostovska1
1University Cardiology Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Ss Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
Background:
Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are associated with a high proportion of morbidity and mortality.
Aim:
Aim of this review is to emphasise current diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for VTE.
Results:
No differences have been noticed in European and American guidelines in diagnostic approach of this disorder. Today there is enough clinical information for the use of heparin (either, unfractionated or low molecular) and vitamin K antagonists in the treatment of acute and chronic phases of VTE. Novel oral anticoagulants seem to have some advantages in the treatment of this disorder. Rivaroxaban has been approved widespread, for use as a single-drug approach of VTE.
Conclusion:
Both guidelines are almost similar and good basis for evidence-based treatment of this disorder.
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