Open AccessA MODERN APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM. PART II
Author(s) -
V. I. Shalnev
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
skoraâ medicinskaâ pomoŝʹ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2072-6716
DOI - 10.24884/2072-6716-2017-18-4-60-65
Subject(s) - medicine , venous thromboembolism , intensive care medicine , stroke (engine) , clinical trial , randomized controlled trial , thrombosis , mechanical engineering , engineering
The article highlights the burden of the venous thromboembolism (VTE) in clinical practice as one of the most frequent cause of cardiovascular death and disabling embolic stroke worldwide. The author compares the traditional use of VKA antagonists and new class of oral anticoagulants — direct thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors for VTE treatment and prevention. The results of most significant randomized clinical trials in VTE area and latest international guidelines are also discussed.