Theme 3: Non-invasive management of (recurrent) venous thromboembolism (VTE) and post thrombotic syndrome (PTS)

Over the last 30 years, conservative management of VTE has focused mainly on the prevention of recurrent thrombotic events. The prevention of long-term complications of venous thromboembolism (VTE), such as post thrombotic syndrome (PTS), has gained less attention. The quest for anticoagulant drugs that are equally effective as vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) and that are easier to manage has concluded in a favorable manner. For treatment of VTE,...