Population
Patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the legs
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports anticoagulation for proximal DVT to reduce PE risk; leaves open optimal strategies to prevent postthrombotic syndrome.
Understanding the natural history of DVT, including thrombolysis, thrombus extension, and recanalization, is crucial for improving the medical and surgical management of venous thrombosis and preventing complications like postthrombotic syndrome.
Arie Markel (2005) studied this question.
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