May 26 2023 13 mins
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr Lucia Caiano and Dr Tzu-Fei Wang, two of the authors of a review exploring the potential role of statins in preventing post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), a frequent long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). They dive into their systematic review and meta-analysis, discussing the intriguing findings drawn from 1971 screened records. The interview reveals their insightful interpretations of data, including the possible 22% reduction of PTS incidence with statin use. Yet, they also acknowledge the limitations seen in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The conversation offers an invaluable opportunity to better understand the challenges of PTS prevention, the promising role of statins, and the crucial need for larger RCTs to confirm these findings. Don't miss this chance to gain expert insights into this rapidly developing field of medical research.
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Ref:
Caiano L, Drury T, Zahrai A, Wang TF, Siegal DM, Rodger MA, Fournier K, Delluc A. Role of statins in the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome after a deep venous thrombosis event: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2022 Dec 22.
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