1Department of Cardiology, Division of Electrophysiology, University Heart Center Zurich,
Switzerland; 2Age-Related Health Care, Tallaght University Hospital/Department of …

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
and pulmonary embolism (PE), occurs in∼ 1 to 2 individuals per 1000 each year …

Background This is the 2nd update to the 9th edition of these guidelines. We provide
recommendations on 17 PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) questions …

2.1. 1. Epidemiology and burden of the disease. The annual incidence of first episode of
symptomatic DVT in the adult population ranges from 50 to 100 per 100 000 population, with …

determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Although direct‐acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have widespread first‐line use for
treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE), uncertainty remains regarding …

Background Clinical guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin for
thromboprophylaxis in patients with fractures, but trials of its effectiveness as compared with …

Background Ambulatory patients receiving systemic cancer therapy are at varying risk for
venous thromboembolism. However, the benefit of thromboprophylaxis in these patients is …

The current manuscript is the second update of the original Practical Guide, published in
2013 [Heidbuchel et al. European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of …

The incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing worldwide at an
alarming rate. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most prevalent form of diabetes …