Deep vein thrombosis: recovery or recurrence?
As many as two thirds of patients with new symptoms after documented DVT have postphlebitic syndrome, not DVT. Noninvasive imaging is central to the differentiation so that unnecessary anticoagulation therapy can be avoided. Recent changes in heparin and warfarin protocols for DVT are also outlined.
Hirsh
J
J
Hamilton Civic Hospitals Research Centre, Ont.
D001458:Bandages; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011152:Popliteal Vein; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011186:Postphlebitic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage
D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin