title: Venous thromboembolism: what to do after anticoagulation is started.
abstract: After anticoagulation has been started in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), three issues need to be addressed: the length of therapy, measures to help prevent postthrombotic syndrome, and a basic workup for malignancy in patients with idiopathic VTE.
authors: Department of Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. skaatz1@hfhs.org
authors: Scott
authors: S
authors: Kaatz
authors: Waqas
authors: W
authors: Qureshi
authors: Robert C
authors: RC
authors: Lavender
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009369:Neoplasms; D054070:Postthrombotic Syndrome; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D013997:Time Factors; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight