ASH releases new clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism

(American Society of Hematology) Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is a highly prevalent and far-reaching public health problem that can cause disability and death. Despite effective new options for prevention and treatment, VTE remains a threat underappreciated by the general public, causing up to 100,000 deaths annually in the United States alone.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news