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

• Published in: Clinical practice (London, England) Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 57 - 59
• Main Authors: Razavi, Mahmood K, Semba, Charles P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Future Medicine Ltd 01.01.2005
• Subjects: deep vein thrombosis; endovascular therapy; low-molecular-weight heparin; thrombolytic therapy

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...