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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in lower limbs often resolves within a year with anticoagulant therapy. Factors like lesion location and symptom duration influence DVT normalization and reduce long-term complications.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a significant vascular condition affecting lower limbs.
  • Recurrent venous thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome are common complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the natural course of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the lower limb.
  • To identify predictors of venous normalization and long-term sequelae.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 49 patients with lower limb DVT.
  • Repeated duplex ultrasound (US) assessments for at least 1 year.
  • Standard anticoagulant therapy for 3 months.

Main Results:

  • 36 out of 49 patients achieved venous normalization within 1 year.

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  • Factors favoring normalization include single-site lesions, unaffected pelvic veins, left leg DVT, nonocclusive clots, no prior DVT history, and symptom duration <24 hours.
  • Shorter symptom duration (<24 hours) correlated with faster normalization (11 vs. 25 weeks).
  • Early US normalization or regression at 3 months significantly reduced sequelae rates (6% vs. 83%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Lower limb DVT frequently normalizes within a year with standard treatment.
    • Specific clinical and ultrasound findings predict favorable outcomes.
    • Early detection of DVT resolution via ultrasound can mitigate long-term complications.