Pulmonary vascular disease & thromboembolismGuideline or statement
Revisiting the Open Vein Hypothesis to Reduce the Postthrombotic Syndrome: Implications for Multidisciplinary Care and Research: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
- Scientific statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Highlights historical fundamentals of the open vein hypothesis and new research insights into the pathophysiological factors driving postthrombotic syndrome
Discusses advantages and disadvantages of imaging modalities for DVT used in clinical practice, including the potential to depict thrombus chronicity and status of vein wall injury
Proposes measures to develop integrated multidisciplinary care for DVT focused on the reduction of postthrombotic syndrome
Identifies priority areas and questions for further research
Original publication
Revisiting the Open Vein Hypothesis to Reduce the Postthrombotic Syndrome: Implications for Multidisciplinary Care and Research: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 13 May 2025. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001330
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