Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Jan 2013
ReviewInternational clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and prophylaxis of thrombosis associated with central venous catheters in patients with cancer.
Although long-term indwelling central venous catheters (CVCs) may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE) and loss of the CVC, there is lack of consensus on management of CVC-related thrombosis (CRT) in cancer patients and heterogeneity in clinical practices worldwide. ⋯ Dissemination and implementation of these international GCPG for the prevention and treatment of CRT in cancer patients at each national level is a major public health priority, needing worldwide collaboration.
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Jan 2013
Review Practice GuidelineInternational clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer.
Guidelines addressing the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients are heterogeneous and their implementation has been suboptimal worldwide. ⋯ Dissemination and implementation of good clinical practice for the management of VTE, the second cause of death in cancer patients, is a major public health priority.