title: Contemporary treatment of venous thromboembolic disease.
abstract: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially fatal condition and includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The novel oral anticoagulants, which include the direct thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors, have been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of VTE. Additional interventions include thrombolysis and the use of inferior vena cava filters. The purpose of this article is to provide a contemporary review of the treatment of VTE.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Jefferson Vascular Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: taki.galanis@jefferson.edu.
authors.forename: Taki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Galanis
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Jefferson Vascular Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Geno J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Merli
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Anticoagulation; Deep vein thrombosis; Inferior vena cava filter; Pulmonary embolism; Thrombolysis; Venous thromboembolism