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Current Evidence for Endovascular Therapies in the Management of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), specifically proximal iliofemoral DVT, is a relatively common disorder that can result in a chronic debilitating post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), with a significant effect on a patient’s quality of life. Anticoagulation is first-line therapy; however, percutaneous interventions have emerged as treatment options for patients where there is concern that anticoagulation alone will not resolve the DVT as well as prevent PTS. This paper will discuss the existing data on these interventions and review current endovascular techniques, including catheter-directed thrombolysis, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, and large-bore mechanical thrombectomy in the management of DVT.

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Plotnik, A.N., Haber, Z. & Kee, S. Current Evidence for Endovascular Therapies in the Management of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03784-z

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