The role of direct oral anticoagulants in cancer-associated thrombosis. Review of clinical guidelines and real practice

Abstract

Oncology is one of the undisputable leaders of the present day medicine in terms of innovations and research. Globalization and a high number of randomized clinical trials generate an ever increasing amount of new data, clinical guidelines on cancer treatment, complications prevention and supportive care. Modern oncology practice demands vast and firm knowledge on venous thromboembolism treatment and prevention. The article is a survey of the present day clinical guidelines and real world data in the field of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Keywords

• cancer-associated thrombosis
• venous thromboembolism
• direct oral anticoagulants
• clinical guidelines