INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONS, EVIDENCE GAPS, AND EMERGING TRENDS

Centro Médico del Noroeste, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Pasteur, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kannai Medical Clinic, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University Hospital Porto

Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) continues to represent a significant global contributor to morbidity and mortality. This review synthesizes various clinical practice guidelines, examining differences in recommendations and the underlying evidence. It addresses key aspects of DVT management, including anticoagulation therapy, compression therapy, outpatient management, and considerations for special populations. The document aims to identify gaps in the current guidelines and suggest areas for future research.