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Could venous thromboembolism and major bleeding be indicators of lung cancer mortality? A nationwide database study.

Jennifer HowlettEric BenzenineJonathan CottenetPascal FoucherPhilippe FagnoniCatherine Quantin
Published in: BMC cancer (2020)
VTE is frequent after a diagnosis of lung cancer, but so are major bleeding events. Both PE and major bleeding are associated with an increased risk of death and could be indicators of lung cancer mortality.
Keyphrases
  • venous thromboembolism
  • atrial fibrillation
  • cardiovascular events
  • direct oral anticoagulants
  • risk factors
  • cardiovascular disease
  • emergency department
  • type diabetes
  • drug induced