Diagnosis and management of acute deep vein thrombosis: a joint consensus document from the European Society of Cardiology working groups of aorta and peripheral vascular diseases and pulmonary circulation and right ventricular function

Lucia MazzolaiVascular medicine physician, Lausanne University Hospital

“This is the first European document that addresses all aspects of modern DVT management because it discusses diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, plus special situations like cancer, pregnancy and unusual DVT sites. Together with the 2014 ESC guidelines on pulmonary embolism, clinicians now have comprehensive recommendations on the management of VTE.”

Victor AboyansCardiologist, Limoges University Hospital

“VTE is the third cardiovascular cause of death after myocardial infarction and stroke and so it is important from a public health point of view. The diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism was addressed by ESC guidelines in 2014. The consensus document complements the pulmonary embolism guidelines, providing a global picture on the complete management of VTE.”