The role of thrombolysis in the clinical management of deep vein thrombosis.
The role of thrombolysis in the clinical management of deep vein thrombosis.
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DOI:
10.1161/atvbaha.110.213413
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发表时间:
2011-03
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通讯作者:
Vedantham S
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作者:
Popuri RK;Vedantham S
The cornerstones of current management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are the routine use of anticoagulant therapy, graduated elastic compression stockings (ECS), and early ambulation. Thrombolytic therapy was previously reserved only for patients with life-, limb-, or organ-threatening complications. However, the Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS) has been increasingly recognized as a frequent and serious long-term complication of DVT. In parallel, endovascular thrombolytic methods have evolved considerably in recent years, prompting discussion and controversy as to whether they should be more liberally employed. In some centers, Pharmacomechanical Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis (PCDT) is now routinely used in the treatment of acute iliofemoral DVT. Randomized trials are currently underway to determine when the use of PCDT is appropriate in patients presenting with acute proximal DVT.