European expert consensus recommendations on the primary care use of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with venous thromboembolism
Patrice, Carter (Health Economics & amp; Outcomes Research Ltd)
Ahmet, Fuat (Durham University)
Sylvia, Haas (Formerly Technical University of Munich)
Elizabeth, Smyth (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Anglaterra))
Brotons, Carlos (Institut de Recerca Sant Pau)
Frank, Cools (AZ Klina)
Rupert, Bauersachs (Bethanien CCB)
Richard, Hobbs F.D. (University of Oxford)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Data:	2024
Resum:	Direct oral anticoagulants for the treatment of venous thromboembolism are supported by robust clinical trial evidence. Despite published guidance, general practitioners are faced with increasingly complex decisions and implementation remains sub-optimal in certain real-world scenarios. A two stage formal consensus exercise was performed to formulate consensus statements and a summary guide, facilitating optimal management of direct oral anticoagulants in venous thromboembolism patients by generalist physicians across Europe. An online questionnaire distributed to a broad panel (Phase 1), followed by a virtual panel discussion by an expert group (Phase 2) were conducted. Phase 1 statements covered nine management domains, and were developed via a literature review and expert steering committee. Participants rated statements by their level of agreement. Phase 1 responses were collated and analysed prior to discussion and iterative refinement in Phase 2. In total 56 participants from across Europe responded to Phase 1. The majority had experience working as general practitioners. Consensus indicated that direct oral anticoagulants are the treatment of choice for managing patients with venous thromboembolism, at initiation and for extended treatment, with a review at three to six months to re-assess treatment effect and risk profile. Direct oral anticoagulant choice should be based on individual patient factors and include shared treatment choice between clinicians and patients; the only sub-group of patients requiring specific guidance are those with cancer. Results demonstrate an appreciation of best practices, but highlight challenges in clinical practice. The patient pathway and consensus recommendations provided, aim to highlight key considerations for general practice decision making, and aid optimal venous thromboembolism treatment.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Cancer associated thromboembolism ; Primary Care ; Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) ; Formal consensus ; Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Publicat a:	BMC Primary Care, Vol. 25 Núm. 1 (december 2024) , p. 90, ISSN 2731-4553

DOI: 10.1186/s12875-024-02314-7
PMID: 38500048

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