Why the study?
Does catheter-directed thrombolysis prevent post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with deep vein thrombosis?
Does catheter-directed thrombolysis prevent post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with deep vein thrombosis?
Catheter-directed thrombolysis should be considered as first-line therapy for selected patients with acute iliofemoral DVT to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome.
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Supports CDT consideration in extensive proximal DVT; leaves open definitive RCT confirmation for post-thrombotic syndrome prevention.
Suresh Vedantham (2010) studied this question.
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