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Compression stockings to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
Information type:
Randomised controlled trials
Source:
Lancet Public Health
Specialities:
Cardiovascular system disorders | Haematological disorders
Summary
Elastic compression stockings (ECS) did not prevent post-thrombotic syndrome after 1st proximal DVT [incidence of PTS=14.2% in active ECS vs 12.7% in placebo (adjusted HR 1.13, 95% CI 0.73-1.76; p=0.58)]. The authors state the findings do not support routine ECS use post DVT.
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