What is the purpose of the European Society of Cardiology consensus document on the diagnosis and management of acute deep vein thrombosis?
The purpose of the European Society of Cardiology consensus document on the diagnosis and management of acute deep vein thrombosis is to provide guidance and recommendations on the diagnosis and management of this condition based on the latest evidence available. The document was created by a joint consensus agreement between the European Society of Cardiology working groups on aorta and peripheral vascular diseases, and pulmonary circulation and right ventricular function. It provides guidance on the importance of risk assessment, diagnosis, clinical management, pharmacological therapy, and prevention of recurrent events. Additionally, it reviews the evidence from prospective studies of markers of hemostatic function and their relationship to ischemic stroke risk, as well as the association between coagulation factor VIII and cardiovascular disease risk. 