Journal article
American Society of Hematology 2018 Guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: Treatment of pediatric venous thromboembolism
P Monagle, CA Cuello, C Augustine, M Bonduel, LR Brandão, T Capman, AKC Chan, S Hanson, C Male, J Meerpohl, F Newall, SH O'Brien, L Raffini, H Van Ommen, J Wiernikowski, S Williams, M Bhatt, JJ Riva, Y Roldan, N Schwab Show all
Blood Advances | AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: Despite an increasing incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric patients in tertiary care settings, relatively few pediatric physicians have experience with antithrombotic interventions. Objective: These guidelines of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), based on the best available evidence, are intended to support patients, clinicians, and other health care professionals in their decisions about management of pediatric VTE. Methods: ASH formed a multidisciplinary guideline panel that included 2 patient representatives and was balanced to minimize potential bias from conflicts of interest. The McMaster University GRADE Centre supported the guideline-development ..
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