Targeting platelets to improve post‐thrombotic syndrome?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and its associated complications, which includes pulmonary embolism (PE), when a thrombus embolizes from its initial venous location to the lungs, and also postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) when the vein wall becomes fibrosed during the course of thrombus resolution. VTE is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Globally, there are 10 million people per year...