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Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine (2005) 2, 553-554
doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0337  

Longer duration of anticoagulation reduces the risk of recurrence of venous thromboembolism

Caroline Barranco

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The optimal duration of anticoagulation for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains controversial. Previous studies, and even meta-analyses, have come to conflicting conclusions on the risks and benefits of prolonging anticoagulation in these patients.

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