RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Issues and controversies in venous thromboembolism JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 113 OP 123 VO 66 IS 2 A1 Carman, Teresa L. A1 Fernandez, Bernardo B. YR 1999 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/2/113.abstract AB This paper gives specific recommendations on a number of issues in venous thromboembolism: how to evaluate idiopathic deep vein thrombosis (DVT); how to treat calf vein thrombosis and upper-extremity DVT; how to use low-molecular-weight heparin, vena cava filters, catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy, and compression stockings; how long to continue anticoagulation therapy; and how to manage recurrent DVT.