Abstract
Currently there is no cure for venous stasis syndrome, a common complication of deep vein thrombosis. Prophylaxis with anticoagulant agents, including new drugs presently under investigation, may decrease the incidence and costs associated with this condition.
MeSH terms
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Factor Xa Inhibitors
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Risk Factors
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Thrombin / antagonists & inhibitors
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Venous Insufficiency / diagnosis
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Venous Insufficiency / etiology*
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Venous Insufficiency / prevention & control
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Venous Thrombosis / complications*
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Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control
Substances
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Factor Xa Inhibitors
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Fibrinolytic Agents
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Thrombin