The changing role of thrombolytic therapy in the management of acute deep vein thrombosis

Endovascular therapy for lower extremity venous obstruction is emerging as a viable adjunct to anticoagulation in selected patients with acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis. While the standard of care for deep vein thrombosis remains centered upon heparinoids and warfarin therapy, there is growin...

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Published inClinical practice (London, England) Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 57 - 59
Main Authors Razavi, Mahmood K, Semba, Charles P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Future Medicine Ltd 01.01.2005
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deep vein thrombosis
endovascular therapy
low-molecular-weight heparin
thrombolytic therapy
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Summary:Endovascular therapy for lower extremity venous obstruction is emerging as a viable adjunct to anticoagulation in selected patients with acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis. While the standard of care for deep vein thrombosis remains centered upon heparinoids and warfarin therapy, there is growing evidence to support early intervention with thrombolysis to preserve valve function and restore patency of the vein. The focus of this review is to provide an overview of endovascular techniques for the treatment of acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis as an adjunct to routine anticoagulation.
ISSN:1475-0708
2044-9038
1744-831X
2044-9046
DOI:10.2217/14750708.2.1.57