Risk factors for recurrence in deep vein thrombosis patients following a tailored anticoagulant treatment incorporating residual vein obstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Finding the optimal duration of anticoagulant treatment following an acute event of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is challenging. Residual venous obstruction (RVO) has been identified as a risk factor for recurrence, but data on management strategies incorporating the presence of RVO and associated recurrence rates in defined clinical care pathways (CCP) are lacking.

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the long-term clinical outcomes and predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence in a contemporary cohort of patients with proximal DVT and managed in a CCP incorporating the presence of RVO.

Patients

All patients treated at the Maastricht University Medical Center within an established clinical care pathway from June 2003 through June 2013 were prospect

SUBMITTER: Nagler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6055496 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature