RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Anticoagulation for Isolated Distal Deep Vein Thrombosis May Reduce Serious Complications
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 13
SP 10
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989771313003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/13/10.abstract
AB A feasibility study has provided new insight on the value of therapeutic anticoagulation for isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (IDDVT). This pilot study reported a nonsignificant trend toward reduction of serious complications, including the absence of major bleeding, with anticoagulation. The Anticoagulation of Calf Thrombosis trial [ACT; ISRCTN75175695] aimed to compare therapeutic anticoagulation against conservative management for patients with acute symptomatic IDDVT.