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Multivariable clinical-genetic risk model for predicting venous thromboembolic events in patients with cancer.
British journal of cancer - 1 Apr 2018
Muñoz Martín Andrés J, Ortega Israel, Font Carme, Pachón Vanesa, Castellón Victoria, Martínez-Marín Virginia, Salgado Mercedes, Martínez Eva, Calzas Julia, Rupérez Ana, Souto Juan C, Martín Miguel, Salas Eduardo, Soria Jose M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death among patients with cancer. Outpatients with cancer should be periodically assessed for VTE risk, for which the Khorana score is commonly recommended. However, it has been questioned whether this tool is sufficiently accurate at identifying patients who should receive thromboprophylaxis. The present work proposes a new index, TiC-Onco risk score...
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