[Progress in Anticoagulation of Calf Muscle Venous Thrombosis]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2021 Oct;43(5):822-826. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.12695.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

With the wide application of vascular Doppler ultrasound as well as the improvement of instrument precision and personnel operation practice,calf muscular venous thrombosis(CMVT)has been more and more frequently diagnosed among patients,becoming a common clinical disease.However,it is controversial about the anticoagulant therapy for CMVT patients.In this article,we summarize the current research progress of anticoagulation therapy,aiming to provide reference for the treatment of CMVT.

Keywords: anticoagulation therapy; calf muscular venous thrombosis; pulmonary embolism.

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leg
  • Muscle, Skeletal
  • Pulmonary Embolism*
  • Venous Thrombosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anticoagulants