Preventing DVT recurrence by providing adequate intensity and duration of anticoagulation
for the initial DVT and using effective thromboprophylaxis in high-risk settings is likely to …

The post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a common complication of deep venous thrombosis
(DVT) of the lower extremities and occurs in up to 50% of patients [1–3]. In approximately …

Background: The post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a frequent complication of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT). Patients with recurrent ipsilateral DVT have an increased risk of PTS; …

There is little information available about the true incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome
(PTS) after pulmonary embolism (PE). The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence …

Background: The influence of the duration of anticoagulant therapy after venous
thromboembolism (VTE) on the long‐term morbidity and mortality is unclear. Aim: To …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) comprises deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with or without
symptomatic pulmonary embolus (PE). The incidence of a first episode of VTE is 1.5 per …

Methods This study was a planned sub-study of a multi-center multinational prospective
cohort study of patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) in whom …

The post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) refers to clinical manifestations of chronic venous
insufficiency (CVI) following a deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). PTS is the most frequent …

Patients who have a first episode of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have an elevated risk
of a recurrent episode, and this necessitates secondary prophylaxis. Anticoagulant therapy …

Both the clinical aspects of the first VTE event and individual characteristics (such as
associated diseases, inherited or acquired thrombophilic conditions, altered D-dimer results …