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Suspected thromboses - antithrombotic guidelines

Warning

This guideline covers suspected thromboses may be leg, chest, arm, PICC-line associated.

This guideline intends to provide general advice on anti-thrombotic therapy for adult patients living with active cancer or receiving anti-cancer therapy only.  It is intended to be used alongside the detailed LUHD Antithrombotic Guidelines (Adults) which can be accessed via the link on the intranet home page under ‘applications and links’. 

Information in this section of the RightDecisions app has been taken from the corresponding antithrombotic guidelines in OOQS. These guidelines are fully referenced and are available to review on the NHS Lothian intranet, should there be any queries.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 17/03/2025

Next review date: 17/03/2028