Utility of Noninvasive Endothelial Function Test for Prediction of Deep Vein Thrombosis After Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and sometimes lethal postoperative complication of arthroplasty. Endothelial dysfunction is important in the pathogenesis of thrombus formation. Reactive hyperemia-peripheral arterial tonometry (RH-PAT) can noninvasively evaluate endothelial function. This study investigated the predictive value of RH-PAT for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after lower limb arthroplasty. Methods and Results: A...