How long would you anticoagulate for a catheter associated DVT in pregnancy?
Would you treat like any other DVT? Does this change if the catheter is removed?
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How long would you treat a catheter associated DVT in pregnancy, if the catheter is removed?
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Hematology · Oregon Health & Science University
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Available guidelines for management of catheter-related DVT, including the 2012 ACCP CHEST guidelines, typically recommend 3 months of anticoagulation if the central venous catheter (CVC) is removed. In those who require ongoing CVC placement, which is common in patients with cancer requiring system...
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