Post-thrombotic syndrome and compression therapy

Conclusion Prescription of elastic compression stockings for the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome is now in doubt including long-term compression treatment. Two major issues remain: - We need randomized control trials with long-term outcome to determine if compression is effective to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome according to the precise location of the initial deep venous thrombosis. - Compliance is also a major issue. If compression is efficient how can be improved adherence.
Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research