The Post-thrombotic Syndrome-Prevention and Treatment: VAS-European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine Position Paper.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is the most common long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), occurring in up to 40-50% of cases. There are limited evidence-based approaches for PTS clinical management.

Objective

To provide an expert consensus for PTS diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Evidence-review

MEDLINE, Cochrane Database review, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR were searched with the terms "post-thrombotic syndrome" and "post-phlebitic syndrome" used in titles and abstracts up to September 2020.

Filters were

English, Controlled Clinical Trial / Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis / Guideline. The relevant literature regarding PTS diagnosis, prevention and treatment was reviewed and summarized by the evidence synthesis team. On the basis of th

SUBMITTER: Cosmi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8907532 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature