Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Department of Oncology, Centre for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Rigshospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

Publications

• Review   
  Recurrent Venous Thrombosis and Breakthrough Thrombosis: A Narrative Review
  Author(s): Rasha A. Al-Khafaji*
  
  Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a vexing heterogeneous disease that, along with Myocardial Infarction (MI) and stroke, is among the top three cardiovascular killers. VTE's morbidity and mortality globally cause high social, health, and economic impacts. The modern diagnostic strategies of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) developed to aid physicians in diagnosing these presentations and using imaging resources effectively have shown limitations in several subgroups, including patients with recurrent VTE or those who are already on anticoagulation therapy. In the light of a previously reported breakthrough (recurrent) DVT while on rivaroxaban 20 mg PO daily in a 43-year-old Caucasian female, this review discusses the various etiologies, which contribute to anticoagulant's failure and VTE's recurrences in general to increase awareness among practicing .. Read More»
  

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