Statins & Post-thrombotic Syndrome - The Evidence

Send us Fan MailJoin us for an in-depth conversation with Dr Lucia Caiano and Dr Tzu-Fei Wang, two of the authors of a review exploring the potential role of statins in preventing post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), a frequent long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). They dive into their systematic review and meta-analysis, discussing the intriguing findings drawn from 1971 screened records. The interview reveals their insightful interpretations of data, including the possible 22% reduction of PTS incidence with statin use. Yet, they also acknowledge the limitations seen in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The conversation offers an invaluable opportunity to better understand the challenges of PTS prevention, the promising role of statins, and the crucial need for larger RCTs to confirm these findings. Don't miss this chance to gain expert insights into this rapidly developing field of medical research.Contact us on Twitter:@ThrombosisCan@TzufeiWangRef:Caiano L, Drury T, Zahrai A, Wang TF, Siegal DM, Rodger MA, Fournier K, Delluc A. Role of statins in the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome after a deep venous thrombosis event: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2022 Dec 22.Support the showhttps://thrombosiscanada.caRegister today for our upcoming conference on November 7, 2026 in Montreal at https://thrombosiscanada.ca/2026ConferenceTake a look at our healthcare professional and patient resources, videos and publications on thrombosis from the expert members of Thrombosis Canada