title: Antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolism.
abstract: This article reviews the actions of various antithrombotic agents that are useful for the treatment of established venous thromboembolic disease. Heparin and coumarin are detailed.
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003374:Coumarins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D003374:Coumarins; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D006493:Heparin