Despite considerable progress in the diagnosis and treatment of deep‐vein thrombosis
(DVT) of the lower extremities, one of every 2–3 patients will develop within 2 years post …

The impact of residual vein thrombosis (RVT) on the long-term outcome of patients with
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is unknown. We assessed the incidence of recurrent venous …

Background The reported incidences of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) after deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) vary. Further, PTS symptom development over time and its long-term …

Background: The optimum duration of anticoagulant therapy after an episode of deep
venous thrombosis (DVT) is controversial. Contributing to the controversy is uncertainty …

PURPOSE: To determine if the location of deep vein thrombosis is a predictor of recurrent
venous thromboembolism during the initial 3 months of anticoagulant therapy. METHODS …

Background No prospective study of the long-term sequelae of more than 10 years after
acute deep vein thrombosis exists so far. Therefore, 58 low-risk patients with DVT were …

Following a first episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) continued treatment with oral
anticoagulant therapy will prevent most episodes of recurrence. However, the optimal …

Following an overt episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the long-term prognosis of the
patient is predominantly obscured by three natural complications: recurrence of venous …

Background: About 30% of patients with an episode of adequately treated deep venous
thrombosis (DVT) develop the postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) within 2 years. During …

Background: The reason some patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) develop the
postthrombotic syndrome is not well understood. Objective: To determine the frequency, time …