Key result
Venous thromboembolism is characterized by slow resolution of proximal DVTs, a 10% risk of severe postthrombotic syndrome within 5 years, and a 10% rate of rapidly fatal pulmonary embolisms.
Population
Patients with venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism)
Design
Review
Authors
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Underscores long-term VTE risks for clinical vigilance; leaves open optimal strategies to accelerate resolution pending prospective trials.
This review summarizes the natural history of VTE, emphasizing the risks of proximal extension, slow resolution of thrombi, and the incidence of postthrombotic syndrome and fatal PE.
Clive Kearon (2001) conducted a review in Venous Thromboembolism. Venous thromboembolism is characterized by slow resolution of proximal DVTs, a 10% risk of severe postthrombotic syndrome within 5 years, and a 10% rate of rapidly fatal pulmonary embolisms.
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