Efficacy and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Extended Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

By afschroeder • January 23, 2026

Waqas M, Ahmed M, Ibrahim M, Nasir M, Afridi MK, Fonarow GC, Waqas SA. Efficacy and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Extended Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cardiol Rev. 2026 Jan 22. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001175. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41566525.

Tags: Cardiology/Epi, Direct Oral Anticoagulants, extended anticoagulation, Major bleeding, meta-analysis, Publications, pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism

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