Long-term Complications of Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide.
S, M.L., P, D.R., & F, G.V. (2026). Long-term Complications of Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide.. Heart failure clinics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.001
S ML, P DR, F GV. Long-term Complications of Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide.. Heart failure clinics. 2026; doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.001
S ML, P DR, F GV. Long-term Complications of Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide.[J]. Heart failure clinics. 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.001.
@article{s2026,
author = {Moragón-Ledesma S and Demelo-Rodríguez P and Galeano-Valle F},
title = {Long-term Complications of Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide.},
journal = {Heart failure clinics},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.001},
note = {PMID: 42309626},
}
TY - JOUR AU - Moragón-Ledesma S AU - Demelo-Rodríguez P AU - Galeano-Valle F TI - Long-term Complications of Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Guide. T2 - Heart failure clinics PY - 2026 DO - 10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.001 AN - PMID:42309626 ER -
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs and pulmonary embolism (PE), is associated with long-term functional impairment comparable to that seen after acute myocardial infarction or stroke. Disease management extends beyond the acute phase and requires attention to long-term complications. In PE survivors, the most frequent sequela is the post-pulmonary embolism syndrome, which includes chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease, post-PE functional impairment, and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. In patients with DVT, post-thrombotic syndrome of the lower limbs is the predominant long-term complication, reaching severe forms in 5% to 10% of cases. This article summarizes current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of major long-term complications of VTE.