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Cochrane Vascular reviews in guidelines: Venous thromboembolism

United Kingdom guidelines

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: DVT prevention for travellers [August 2018]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/dvt-prevention-for-travellers

Clarke MJ, Broderick C, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub3

British Thoracic Society guideline for the initial outpatient management of pulmonary embolism [July 2018]. https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/standards-of-care/guidelines/bts-guidelines-for-the-outpatient-management-of-pulmonary-embolism/

Robertson L, Kesteven P, McCaslin JE. Oral direct thrombin inhibitors or oral factor Xa inhibitors for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD010957. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010957.pub2

NICE Guideline NG89: Venous thromboembolism in over 16s: reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism [March 2018]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng89/evidence

Alikhan R, Forster R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub4

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Candeloro M, De Tursi M, Russi I, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub4

Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484 (Click here to view the current version)

Forster R, Stewart M. Anticoagulants (extended duration) for prevention of venous thromboembolism following total hip or knee replacement or hip fracture repair. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004179. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004179.pub2

He ML, Xiao ZM, Lei M, Li TS, Wu H, Liao J. Continuous passive motion for preventing venous thromboembolism after total knee arthroplasty. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008207. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008207.pub3

Salazar CA, Malaga G, Malasquez G. Direct thrombin inhibitors versus vitamin K antagonists or low molecular weight heparins for prevention of venous thromboembolism following total hip or knee replacement. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005981. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005981.pub2

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Deep vein thrombosis [January 2018]. https://cks.nice.org.uk/deep-vein-thrombosis

Cundiff DK, Manyemba J, Pezzullo JC. Anticoagulants versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or placebo for treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003746. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003746.pub2

Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Anticoagulation - oral [November 2017]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/anticoagulation-oral

Garcia P, Ruiz W, Loza Munárriz C. Warfarin initiation nomograms for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD007699. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007699.pub3

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Thrombophlebitis - superficial [May 2017]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/thrombophlebitis-superficial

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland: Prevention of peri-operative venous thromboembolism in paediatric patients [2017]. https://www.apagbi.org.uk/sites/default/files/inline-files/APA%20Thromboprophylaxis%20guidelines%20final.pdf

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Guideline CG144: Venous thromboembolic diseases: the management of venous thromboembolic diseases and the role of thrombophilia testing [November 2015]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg144/

Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Robertson L, Kesteven P, McCaslin JE. Oral direct thrombin inhibitors or oral factor Xa inhibitors for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD010956. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010956.pub2

Yoo HHB, Queluz THAT, El Dib R. Anticoagulant treatment for subsegmental pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD010222. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010222.pub3

Middeldorp S, Prins MH, Hutten BA. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub3

Robertson L, Yeoh SE, Stansby G, Agarwal R. Effect of testing for cancer on cancer- and venous thromboembolism (VTE)-related mortality and morbidity in patients with unprovoked VTE. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD010837. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010837.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001 (Click here to view the current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Watson L, Broderick C, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH): Guideline on aspects of cancer-related venous thrombosis. British Journal of Haematology 2015;170(5):640-8

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Thrombophlebitis – superficial [July 2015]. https://cks.nice.org.uk/thrombophlebitis-superficial

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists: Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and the puerperium. (Green-top Guideline No. 37a) [April 2015]. https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/gtg-37a.pdf

Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484 (Click here to view the current version)

Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists: Thromboembolic disease in pregnancy and the puerperium: acute management. (Green-top Guideline No. 37b) [April 2015]. https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/gtg-37b.pdf

van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Pulmonary embolism [January 2015]. https://cks.nice.org.uk/pulmonary-embolism

Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3 (Click here to view the current version )

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Thrombophlebitis - superficial [May 2014]. https://cks.nice.org.uk/thrombophlebitis-superficial

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Guidelines in Emergency Medicine Network (GEMNet): guideline for the use of thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory trauma patients requiring temporary limb immobilisation. Emergency Medicine Journal 2013;30(11):968-82

Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Pulmonary embolism [June 2013]. https://cks.nice.org.uk/pulmonary-embolism

Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Deep vein thrombosis [April 2013]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/deep-vein-thrombosis

Cundiff DK, Manyemba J, Pezzullo JC. Anticoagulants versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or placebo for treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003746. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003746.pub2

Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: DVT prevention for travellers [March 2013]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/dvt-prevention-for-travellers

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Guideline CG144: Venous thromboembolic diseases: the management of venous thromboembolic diseases and the role of thrombophilia testing [June 2012]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg144

Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

USA guidelines

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment in patients with cancer: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2019; DOI https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.19.01461

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Candeloro M, De Tursi M, Russi I, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub4

American College of Radiology: ACR appropriateness criteria: radiologic management of venous thromboembolism-inferior vena cava filters [2018]. https://acsearch.acr.org/docs/69342/Narrative/

Young T, Tang H, Hughes R. Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006212. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006212.pub4

American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: prophylaxis for hospitalized and nonhospitalized medical patients. Blood Advances 2018;2(22):3198-3225

Alikhan R, Forster R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub4

Clarke MJ, Broderick C, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub3

American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: venous thromboembolism in the context of pregnancy. Blood Advances 2018;2(22):3317-3359

Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3

Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2 (Click here to view the current version )

van Mens TE, Scheres LJJ, de Jong PG, Leeflang MMG, Nijkeuter M, Middeldorp S. Imaging for the exclusion of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD011053. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011053.pub2

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guideline for the prevention of venous thromboembolic disease in colorectal surgery. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2018;61(1):14-20

Kahn SR, Morrison DR, Cohen JM, Emed J, Tagalakis V, Roussin A, Geerts W. Interventions for implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized medical and surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008201. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008201.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2

Kaiser Permanente (Seattle, WA): Pulmonary embolism diagnosis & treatment guideline [2017]. https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/static/pdf/public/guidelines/pulmonary-embolism.pdf

Middeldorp S, Prins MH, Hutten BA. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub3

Robertson L, Jones LE. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub4

Robertson L, Kesteven P, McCaslin JE. Oral direct thrombin inhibitors or oral factor Xa inhibitors for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD010957. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010957.pub2

Yoo HHB, Queluz THAT, El Dib R. Anticoagulant treatment for subsegmental pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD010222. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010222.pub3

Yoo HHB, Queluz THAT, El Dib R. Outpatient versus inpatient treatment for acute pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD010019. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010019.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the practical management of the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in VTE treatment. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):206-32

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the practical management of warfarin therapy in the treatment of venous thromboembolism. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):187-205

Garcia P, Ruiz W, Loza Munarriz C. Warfarin initiation nomograms for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD007699. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007699.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the practical management of the heparin anticoagulants in the treatment of venous thromboembolism. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):165-86

Andras A, Sala Tenna A, Crawford F. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the prevention and treatment of the post-thrombotic syndrome. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):144-53

Watson L, Broderick C, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the prevention and treatment of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):81-91

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):32-67

Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367 (Click here to view the current version)

Andras A, Sala Tenna A, Crawford F. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the treatment and prevention of obstetric-associated venous thromboembolism. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):92-128

van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001 (Click here to view the current version)

Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3

Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine: Prevention of venous thromboembolism in individuals with spinal cord injury: clinical practice guideline for health care providers, 3rd ed. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2016;22(3):209-240

Kahn SR, Morrison DR, Cohen JM, Emed J, Tagalakis V, Roussin A, Geerts W. Interventions for implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized medical and surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008201. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008201.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest 2016;149(2):315-352

Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Dong BR, Yue J, Liu GJ, Wang Q, Wu T. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Watson L, Broderick C, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. Physical Therapy 2016;96(2):143-66

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484 (Click here to view the current version)

Sajid MS, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162.pub2

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177 (Click here to view the current version)

Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

University of Michigan Health System Clinical Care Guidelines: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) [2014]. http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/fhp/practiceguides/vte.html

Cohn DM, Vansenne F, de Borgie CA, Middeldorp S. Thrombophilia testing for prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD007069. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007069.pub3

Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA, Castro AA, Clark OAC, Atallah AN, Burihan E. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1999, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100 (Click here to view the current version)

The postthrombotic syndrome: evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2014;130(18):1636-61

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177 (Click here to view the current version)

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment in patients with cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline update. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;31(17):2189-204

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement: Venous thromboembolism diagnosis and treatment [2013].
https://www.icsi.org/guidelines__more/catalog_guidelines_and_more/catalog_guidelines/catalog_cardiovascular_guidelines/vte_treatment/

Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US): Pharmacologic and mechanical prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism among special populations [2013]. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK148555/

Sajid M, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162 (Click here to view the current version)

American College of Chest Physicians guidelines for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: a need for evidence-based assessment of the baseline risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Chest 2013;143(4):1190-1

Junqueira DRG, Perini E, Penholati RRM, Carvalho MG. Unfractionated heparin versus low molecular weight heparin for avoiding heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in postoperative patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD007557. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007557.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Prevention of VTE in nonsurgical patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e195S-e226S

Alikhan R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in general medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Prevention of VTE in nonorthopedic surgical patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e227S-e277S

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Prevention of VTE in orthopedic surgery patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e278S-e325S

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE disease: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e419S-e494S

van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

van Dongen CJ, Mac Gillavry MR, Prins MH. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001 (Click here to view the current version)

Dong BR, Yue J, Liu GJ, Wang Q, Wu T. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub2 (Click here to view current version)

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub3 (Click here to view current version)

Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2 (Click here to view current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177 (Click here to view the current version)

Other national and international guidelines

International Initiative on Thrombosis and Cancer: 2019 international clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. Lancet Oncology 2019;20(10):e566-e581

Robertson L, Jones LE. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub4

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Candeloro M, De Tursi M, Russi I, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub4

The Scientific and Standardization Committee of the International Society for Thrombosis and Hemostasis: The use of direct oral anticoagulants for primary thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory cancer patients: Guidance from the SSC of the ISTH. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2019;17(10):1772-1778

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Candeloro M, De Tursi M, Russi I, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub4

2019 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism developed in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS): The Task Force for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). European Heart Journal 2019; DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehz405

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Robertson L, Jones LE. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub4

van Mens TE, Scheres LJJ, de Jong PG, Leeflang MMG, Nijkeuter M, Middeldorp S. Imaging for the exclusion of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD011053. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011053.pub2

Professional Committee on Nursing Care of the Chinese Chapter of International Union of Angiology and The Society of Endovascology of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association: Expert consensus on the application of graduated compression stockings for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. Journal of Interventional Radiology (China) 2019;28(9):811-818

Sajid MS, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162.pub2

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Lees T. Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub4

New guidelines from the Thrombosis and Haemostasis Society of Australia and New Zealand for the diagnosis and management of venous thromboembolism. Medical Journal of Australia 2019;210(5):227-235

Morling JR, Yeoh SE, Kolbach DN. Rutosides for treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD005625. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005625.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) VTE Task Force: European guidelines on perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2018;35(2):84-89

Di Nisio M, Peinemann F, Porreca E, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD009658. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009658.pub2

Junqueira DRG, Perini E, Penholati RRM, Carvalho MG. Unfractionated heparin versus low molecular weight heparin for avoiding heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in postoperative patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD007557. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007557.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Bedenis R, Lethaby A, Maxwell H, Acosta S, Prins MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub3

European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) VTE Task Force: European guidelines on perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: Mechanical prophylaxis. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2018;35(2):112-115

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ, Ntouvas I. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub3

European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) VTE Task Force: European guidelines on perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: Surgery in the elderly. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2018;35(2):116-122

Kahn SR, Morrison DR, Cohen JM, Emed J, Tagalakis V, Roussin A, Geerts W. Interventions for implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized medical and surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008201. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008201.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Li L, Zhang P, Tian JH, Yang K. Statins for primary prevention of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 12. Art No.: CD008203. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008203.pub3

European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) VTE Task Force: European guidelines on perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: Intensive care. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2018;35(2):142-146

Alikhan R, Forster R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub4

Rabe E, Partsch H, Hafner J, Lattimer C, Mosti G, Neumann M, et al. Indications for medical compression stockings in venous and lymphatic disorders: An evidence-based consensus statement. Phlebology 2018;33(3):163-184. First published online 22 February 2017

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177 (Click here to view the current version)

Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Sajid MS, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162.pub2

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nuklearmedizin e.V. (DGN): [S1 Guideline: Lung scintography 2017]. https://www.awmf.org/uploads/tx_szleitlinien/031-005l_S1_Lungenszintigraphie_2018-02.pdf

van Mens TE, Scheres LJJ, de Jong PG, Leeflang MMG, Nijkeuter M, Middeldorp S. Imaging for the exclusion of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD011053. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011053.pub2

Yoo HHB, Queluz THAT, El Dib R. Anticoagulant treatment for subsegmental pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD010222. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010222.pub3

Alberta Health Services: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing treatment for solid tumours [2017]. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cancer/if-hp-cancer-guide-supp006-vte.pdf

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Candeloro M, De Tursi M, Russi I, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub4

Junqueira DR, Zorzela LM, Perini E. Unfractionated heparin versus low molecular weight heparins for avoiding heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in postoperative patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD007557. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007557.pub3

Diagnosis and management of acute deep vein thrombosis: a joint consensus document from the European society of cardiology working groups of aorta and peripheral vascular diseases and pulmonary circulation and right ventricular Function. European Heart Journal 2017, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehx003

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

[Dutch College of General Practitioners: Guideline on deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (second partial update 2017 - Guideline M86)]. https://www.nhg.org/standaarden/samenvatting/diepe-veneuze-trombose-en-longembolie

Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA, Castro AA, Clark OAC, Atallah AN, Burihan E. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1999, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100 (Click here to view the current version)

The Saudi Association for Venous Thrombo Embolism (SAVTE): The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in long-distance travellers. Saudi Medical Journal 2017;38(1):101-107

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Calder JD, Freeman R, Domeij-Arverud E, van Dijk CN, Ackermann PW. Meta-analysis and suggested guidelines for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in foot and ankle surgery. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2016;24(4):1409-20

Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee athroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Testroote M, Stigter W, Janzing H, de Visser DC. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower leg immobilization (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681 (Click here to view the current version)

Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Wang KL, Chu PH, Lee CH, Pai PY, Lin PY, Shyu KG, et al. Management of venous thromboembolisms: Part I. The consensus for deep vein thrombosis. Acta Cardiologica Sinica 2016;32(1):1-22

Watson L, Broderick C, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

Yeo KS, Lim WS, Lee YH. Deep vein thrombosis in arthroscopic surgery and chemoprophylaxis recommendation in an Asian population. Singapore Medical Journal 2016;57(8):452-5

Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3

The Korean Society of Interventional Radiology/The Korean Society for Vascular Surgery: Diagnosis and treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis: Korean practice guidelines. Vascular Specialist International 2016;32(3):77-104

van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001 (Click here to view the current version)

Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Watson L, Broderick C, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

The Saudi Association for Venous Thrombo Embolism (SAVTE): The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in medical and critically ill patients. Saudi Medical Journal 2016;37(11):1279-1293

Alikhan R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in general medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Clinical practice guidelines for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients. Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2016;116(4):618-25

Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Otten HM, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

[Dutch College of General Practitioners: Guideline on venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (first update 2015 – Guideline M86)]. Huisarts Wet 2015;58(1):26-35

Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3

Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

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Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3

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Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3 (Click here to view the current version)

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Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

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Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5 (Click here to view the current version)

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Sajid MS, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162.pub2

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Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

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Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3

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Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

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Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3

Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)

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van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2 (Click here to view the current version)