Key result
Out-patient management of deep-vein thrombosis was safe and effective, with only 1.1% (12 of 1,138) of out-patients requiring readmission and one experiencing a clinically significant PE.
Why the study?
Can patients with deep-vein thrombosis be safely treated as out-patients?
Population
1347 patients with venogram or Doppler ultrasound positive deep-vein thrombosis across three centres in the…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports feasibility of outpatient DVT management; leaves open generalizability pending randomized confirmation.
Observational (n=1,347)
Yes
Can patients with deep-vein thrombosis be safely treated as out-patients?
Outpatient management of deep-vein thrombosis is safe and feasible, with very low readmission and complication rates.
OʼShaughnessy et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) (n=1,347). Out-patient management was evaluated on Readmission. Out-patient management of deep-vein thrombosis was safe and effective, with only 1.1% (12 of 1,138) of out-patients requiring readmission and one experiencing a clinically significant PE.