Belgian clinical guidance on anticoagulation management in hospitalised and ambulatory patients with COVID-19.

OBJECTIVES: COVID-19 predisposes patients to thrombotic disease. The aim of this guidance document is to provide Belgian health-care workers with recommendations on anticoagulation management in COVID-19 positive patients. METHODS: These recommendations were based on current knowledge and a limited level of evidence. RESULTS: We formulated recommendations for the prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-related venous thromboembolism in ambulatory and hospitalised patients, as well as recommendations for the use of antithrombotic drugs in patients with prior indication for anticoagulation who develo... Mehr ...