Olivier Sanchez, Pierre-Marie Roy, Yoann Gaboreau, Jeannot Schmidt, Farès Moustafa, Asmahane Benmaziane, Antoine Élias, Olivier Espitia, Marie-Antoinette Sevestre, Francis Couturaud, Isabelle Mahé
Patients hospitalised with acute venous thromboembolism (VTE), and notably patients with pulmonary embolism, often remain in hospital for extended periods due to the perceived risk of complications. However, several studies have shown that home treatment of selected patients is feasible and safe, with a low incidence of adverse events. This may offer clear benefits for patients' quality of life, hospital planning and cost to the health service. Nonetheless, there is a need for a VTE risk-stratification tool specifically addressing prognosis in patients with cancer...
April 16, 2024: La Revue de Médecine Interne