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Semin Thromb Hemost 1997; 23(2): 185-188
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-996089
Copyright © 1997 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

The Natural History of Deep-Vein Thrombosis

Paolo Prandoni, Anthonie W.A. Lensing* , Martin R. Prins*
  • From the Institute of Medical Semeiotics, University Hospital of Padua, Italy, and
  • *the Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Publication Date:
08 February 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) carries a high risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism that persists for many years. This risk is dependent on readily identifiable risk factors, being low after a trauma or a surgical intervention, and higher in all the other patient categories. Severe post-thrombotic manifestations seem related with ipsilateral recurrence of DVT but are rare in patients with a first episode of venous thrombosis adequately treated with anticoagulant drugs and wearing compression elastic stockings. In the absence of malignancy, the prognosis with regard to survival is good.

Keywords:

Venous thrombosis - post-thrombotic syndrome - malignancy - elastic stockings - heparin - recurrent thromboembolism.

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