Aspirin for preventing the recurrence of venous thromboembolism.

C, Becattini; G, Agnelli; A, Schenone; S, Eichinger; E, Bucherini; M, Silingardi; M, Bianchi; M, Moia; W, Ageno; MR, Vandelli; E, Grandone; P, Prandoni

doi:10.1056/nejmoa1114238

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Aspirin for preventing the recurrence of venous thromboembolism.

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Becattini C

Agnelli G

Schenone A

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>About 20% of patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism have a recurrence within 2 years after the withdrawal of oral anticoagulant therapy. Extending anticoagulation prevents recurrences but is associated with increased bleeding. The benefit of aspirin for the prevention of ...

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