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Case #11 -
A 48 year old woman presented with edema of the left lower leg

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
6.) Can the risk of developing chronic venous insufficiency be reduced?

To reduce the risk of chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis should be adequately treated with anticoagulants, using regimens that are proven to most quickly allow at least 50% recanalization.  
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