Calf Vein Thrombosis Outcomes Comparing Anticoagulation and Serial Ultrasound Imaging Management Strategies

To compare outcomes among patients with calf deep vein thrombosis (DVT) stratified by management strategy because distal or calf DVT is said to have low rates of propagation, embolization, and recurrence and, as such, guideline recommendations include provisions for serial imaging without treatment.

Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - April 8, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Wiktoria Kuczmik, Waldemar E. Wysokinski, Thanila Macedo, David Froehling, Paul Daniels, Ana Casanegra, Damon Houghton, Danielle Vlazny, Ryan Meverden, Teresa Lang, Launia White, David Hodge, Robert D. McBane Tags: Original article Source Type: research