Research progress on the application of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a serious vascular disease with hidden symptoms and rapid progression. Nanomaterials provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of VTE due to their high specific surface area, biocompatibility and modifiability. Due to differences in the formation mechanism and location of arterial and venous thrombosis, targeted diagnosis and treatment strategies need to be developed. This review focuses on VTE and summarizes the latest progress and limitations of nanomaterials in diagnosis and treatment. In terms of diagnosis, nanomaterials can be used to prepare biosensors to detect thrombin, fibrin, etc., and can also enhance imaging contrast to improve diagnostic accuracy. In terms of treatment, nanocarriers can target and release anticoagulant/thrombolytic drugs, improving efficacy and reducing side effects. However, the limitations of nanomaterials require researchers to optimize their properties to achieve safe and efficient development of VTE diagnosis and treatment.