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- Title
Decision analysis model of prolonged oral anticoagulant treatment in factor V Leiden carriers with first episode of deep vein thrombosis.
- Authors
Sarasin, F P; Bounameaux, H
- Abstract
To assess the risks and benefits of oral anticoagulant treatment extended beyond 3 months after a first episode of deep vein thrombosis in patients who carry factor V Leiden mutation. Such patients have over twice the risk of recurrence after the recommended treatment period, but more information is required before widespread genetic screening can be recommended.
- Publication
BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1998, Vol 316, Issue 7125, p95
- ISSN
0959-8138
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/bmj.316.7125.95