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Anticoagulation

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About anticoagulation

Anticoagulation is vital for preventing and treating harmful blood clots that cause severe complications like venous thromboembolism (VTE) – deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) – and atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke. Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), primarily driven by thrombotic events leading to heart attacks and strokes, are the leading cause of death worldwide¹. The critical need for effective management drives continuous global research for advanced treatment and improved patient outcomes.

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  1. World Health Organization. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) [Internet]. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2024 Jun 11 [cited 2025 Jul 16]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)

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