Most deep vein thromboses (DVTs) start in the calf, and most probably resolve spontaneously. Thrombi that remain confined to the calf rarely cause leg symptoms or …
Background This is the 2nd update to the 9th edition of these guidelines. We provide recommendations on 17 PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) questions …
S Vedantham, SZ Goldhaber, JA Julian… - … England Journal of …, 2017 - Mass Medical Soc
Background The post-thrombotic syndrome frequently develops in patients with proximal deep-vein thrombosis despite treatment with anticoagulant therapy. Pharmacomechanical …
C Kearon, EA Akl, AJ Comerota, P Prandoni… - Chest, 2012 - Elsevier
Background This article addresses the treatment of VTE disease. Methods We generated strong (Grade 1) and weak (Grade 2) recommendations based on high-quality (Grade A) …
SR Kahn, AJ Comerota, M Cushman, NS Evans… - Circulation, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
Methods Members of the writing panel were invited by the American Heart Association Scientific Council leadership because of their multidisciplinary expertise in PTS. Writing …
MR Jaff, MS McMurtry, SL Archer, M Cushman… - Circulation, 2011 - Am Heart Assoc
Methods A writing group was established with representation from the Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease and Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative and …
This chapter about treatment for venous thromboembolic disease is part of the American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition) …
L Watson, C Broderick… - Cochrane Database of …, 2016 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Standard treatment for deep vein thrombosis aims to reduce immediate complications. Use of thrombolysis or clot dissolving drugs could reduce the long‐term …
Purpose Over the past 20 years results of clinical trials have provided information that has revolutionized the approach to management of venous thromboembolic disease. New …