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7th ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy:. Evidence-Based Guidelines. Grade 1 Recommendations. RCT = randomized controlled trial. Grade 2 Recommendations. RCT = randomized controlled trial. Treatment of Venous Thromboembolic Disease.
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7th ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: Evidence-Based Guidelines
Grade 1 Recommendations RCT = randomized controlled trial
Grade 2 Recommendations RCT = randomized controlled trial
Initial Therapy for Acute DVT of the Leg • We recommend that patients receive anticoagulants as soon as the diagnosis of DVT is confirmed • Interim treatment should be started if suspicion is high and confirmation is delayed
Long-term Therapy for DVT of the Leg, continued *Established LMWH regimens for long-term treatment: dalteparin, 200 IU/kg body weight qd for 1 month, then 150 IU/kg qd; or tinzaparin, 175 IU/kg body weight SC qd.
Initial Therapy for PE: Additional Recommendations, continued