Rationale and Comments

Repeat ultrasound images to evaluate “response” of venous clot to therapy does not alter treatment.

Sponsoring Organizations

• Society for Vascular Medicine

Sources

• American College of Chest Physicians guidelines

Disciplines

• Hematologic

References

• Bates SM, et al. Diagnosis of DVT antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis, 9th ed. American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 2012;141(2 suppl):e351S-418S.