Clinical aspects of recurrent venous thromboembolism

Tan, M. (2015)

Doctoral Thesis

Venous thromboembolism is a common disease that can lead to potential fatal complications. The diagnosis and treatment of a first venous thromboembolism has been well studied, however the diagnostic management and therapy of recurrent venous thromboembolism still have limitations. This thesis discusses a new imaging technique for recurrent deep venous thrombosis and the duration of treatment after a recurrent venous thromboembolism. It shows that Magnetic Resonance Direct Thrombus Imaging might be a potential diagnostic tool for the diagnostic management of recurrent venous thromboembolism. Furthermore the prognosis after a first deep vein thrombosis is discussed by means of recurrence and bleeding risks.

• Therapy
• Diagnosis
• Recurrent
• Venous thromboembolism
• Venous thrombosis

• All authors: Tan, M.
• Supervisor: Huisman, M.V.; Roos, A. de
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Departments of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Faculty of Medicine (LUMC), Leiden University
• Date: 2015-05-28
• ISBN (print): 9789461696281