title: An update on the management and treatment of deep vein thrombosis.
abstract: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) with its associated complications of pulmonary embolism and postthrombotic syndrome are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. This review article provides an overview of the pathophysiology, risk factors and the guidelines for thromboprophylaxis. It also reviews the available modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of DVT. The newer methods of treatment are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Associate Lecturer, Newcastle University, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chattopadhyay
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Al Samaraee
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bhattacharya
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants