Towards evidence based emergency medicine: best BETs from the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Elastic compression stockings and the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with symptomatic proximal vein thrombosis.

Abstract

Report by Beverley Lane, Research Nurse Search checked by Steve Jones, Research Fellow A 35 year old woman attends the emergency department with a swollen and painful left leg. A DVT is suspected and confirmed on ultrasound. You are aware of the possible risks of developing post-thrombotic …