The recent arrival of novel oral anticoagulants has provided important new options for venous thromboembolism (VTE) treatment and prevention.

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The label now includes a black box warning that it can increase the risk of death, MI, stroke, venous thromboembolism, thrombosis of vascular access, and tumor progression or recurrence.

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