Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2990952 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Our review suggests that anticoagulation therapy for calf vein DVT may decrease the incidence of PE and thrombus propagation. However, due to poor methodologic quality and few events among included studies for PE, this finding is not robust. Thrombus propagation appears reduced with anticoagulation treatment. A rigorous RCT will assist in treatment decisions for calf vein DVT.
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Authors
Randall R. MS, MD, Jessica B. MD, Ana P. MPH, MD, Alicia J. MD, Bjoern MD, Daniel B. MD,