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IVC Filters, May-Thurner Syndrome, Pelvic Vein Stents
Stephan Moll, MD writes… An article for patients discussing (a) IVC filters, (b) narrowing of the main left pelvic vein (May-Thurner syndrome) and (c) pelvic venous stents has just been published (http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/133/6/e383.full.pdf). Color images of anatomy, filters and stents are included as visual aids. The article may be helpful as handout material for patients in…
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Do Compression Stockings Prevent Postthrombotic Syndrome? – “No”
Stephan Moll, MD writes… A new publication in the Lancet [ref 1] shows that elastic compression stockings after a first episode of proximal DVT do NOT prevent postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) as assessed over 2 years.
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DVT: Long-Term Damage – Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
While many people who have a DVT in a leg or arm recover completely, others can be left with some chronic symptoms: leg or arm swelling, pain, aching, heaviness, and cramping are some of the symptoms. These symptoms, in the case of a leg DVT, are typically worse after standing for a long time, and may…
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