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ForwardInvited Session 1: American Venous Forum Debates 2020: Are DVT & PE Interventions Unnecessary?
Invited Session 1: American Venous Forum Debates 2020: Are DVT & PE Interventions Unnecessary?
This activity was presented at VAM2020.
- Acute Iliofemoral DVT Should be Routinely Debulked with Lysis/Mechanical Thrombectomy to Prevent Long-term Disability: Mark F. Conrad, MD, MS
- Acute Iliofemoral DVT Should be Treated with Anticoagulation and Supportive Care Alone: Faisal Aziz, MD
- Catheter-based Interventions Clearly Save Patients with Sub-Massive PE: Brajesh K. Lal, MD
- Anticoagulation and Systemic Thrombolytics are All Our Sub-Massive PE Patients Need: Mark H. Meissner, MD
Learning Objectives
- Review the pathophysiology and sequela of acute DVT.
- Outline modern techniques in the management of acute DVT, including pharmacomechanical, venous lysis and medical management.
- Understand the management of phlegmasia.