Stop VTE Prophylaxis at Discharge for Most COVID-19 Patients

New data will spark debate about the role of postdischarge venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in COVID-19 patients.

We know that COVID-19 patients should receive VTE prophylaxis while hospitalized...which typically stops at discharge.

Now data suggest rivaroxaban (Xarelto) 10 mg daily for 35 days postdischarge in COVID-19 patients with HIGH clotting and LOW bleeding risk reduces VTE...without increasing bleeding.

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