title: Venous thromboembolism: risk of recurrence and long-term anticoagulation.
abstract: Recurrence following initial treatment for venous thromboembolism is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Balancing the risks of recurrence against the risks of long-term anticoagulation is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.
authors: Haematology Registrar, Department of Haematology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU.
authors: Leila
authors: L
authors: Khalil
authors: Henna S
authors: HS
authors: Wong
authors: David M
authors: DM
authors: Keeling
authors: Michael J R
authors: MJ
authors: Desborough
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000150:complications; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants