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Rehabilitation in the Setting of Untreated Cancer-Associated Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Annie PallyJegy M Tennison
Published in: Integrative cancer therapies (2022)
Despite having an acute bilateral lower-extremity DVT that was untreatable owing to thrombocytopenia, the patient successfully participated in rehabilitation and improved his physical functional status without an adverse event. Untreated acute venous thromboembolism in the setting of recent history of major bleeding raise concerns about physical activity restrictions. It is critical to consider both the risks and benefits of mobilizing patients and prescribing exercises in patients with these conditions.
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