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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most life-threatening cardiovascular disease in the USA, affecting a significant number of people each year. The treatment of VTE, encompassing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), includes both medical and interventional therapies. The severity of the disease varies, with some patients requiring only outpatient medical management, while others may experience significant lifelong morbidity, limb loss, or death. This chapter discusses the pathophysiology of VTE and its historical origins and treatments. Clinical manifestations, diagnostic and treatment methods, and procedural techniques are reviewed.
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Derakhshani, A.F., Patel, A., Sista, A. (2018). Venous Thromboembolism: Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. In: Keefe, N., Haskal, Z., Park, A., Angle, J. (eds) IR Playbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71300-7_10
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