Journal article
Residual Venous Obstruction, alone and in Combination with D-Dimer, as a Risk Factor for Recurrence after Anticoagulation Withdrawal following a First Idiopathic Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Prolong Study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the predictive value of residual venous obstruction (RVO) for recurrent venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) in a study using D-dimer to predict outcome.
DESIGN: This is a multicentre randomised open-label study.
Authors
Cosmi B; Legnani C; Iorio A; Pengo V; Ghirarduzzi A; Testa S; Poli D; Tripodi A; Palareti G; behalf of FCSA IFOACFTPIO
Journal
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 356–365
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2010
DOI
10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.11.022
ISSN
1078-5884
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Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsBiomarkersDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation ProductsHumansItalyKaplan-Meier EstimateLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedProportional Hazards ModelsRecurrenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUltrasonographyUp-RegulationVenous ThromboembolismVenous Thrombosis