In several countries of central Europe, patients with acute proximal deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) are treated not only by anticoagulation and compression therapy but additionally by …

A large number of trials have shown that many patients with venous thromboembolism can
be treated as outpatients by using low molecular weight heparin. However, the amount of …

Background Traditionally, many patients with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are treated
not only by anticoagulation therapy but additionally by strict bed rest, which is aimed at …

Outpatient treatment for acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was shown to be
safe for most patients. However, little is known whether patients treated on an outpatient …

Objective: The aim of prescribing strict bed rest for acute deep venous thrombosis is to
reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism and pain in the legs, as well as swelling. This study …

Background Traditionally, patients with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are treated with
strict bed rest for several days to avoid clots from breaking off and causing pulmonary …

BACKGROUND: Bed rest is often recommended as part of the management of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), though this recommendation is not clearly …

Aim. Treatment of acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT) with low-molecular-weight heparin
and vitamin K-antagonists reduces the risk of thrombus progression and pulmonary …

The traditional dogma of putting mobile patients with acute deep vein thrombosis into bed for
several days has been challenged by some studies that showed a better clinical outcome …

Background: Asymptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common finding in patients with
deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs, but the usefulness of seeking for silent PE …