Second consensus document on diagnosis and management of acute deep vein thrombosis: updated document elaborated by the ESC Working Group on aorta and peripheral vascular diseases and the ESC Working Group on pulmonary circulation and right ventricular function

This consensus document is proposed to clinicians to provide the whole spectrum of deep vein thrombosis management as an update to the 2017 consensus document. New data guiding clinicians in indicating extended anticoagulation, management of patients with cancer, and prevention and management of post-thrombotic syndrome are presented. More data on benefit and safety of non-vitamin K antagonists oral anticoagulants are highlighted, along with the arrival of new antidotes for severe bleeding management.

Automated summary

This consensus document provides clinicians with updated information on the management of deep vein thrombosis, including indications for extended anticoagulation, management of cancer patients, and prevention and management of post-thrombotic syndrome. It also highlights the benefits and safety data of new non-vitamin K antagonists oral anticoagulants, as well as the arrival of new antidotes for severe bleeding management.