[How Itreat ... extended duration of anticoagulation in lower-limb deep venous thrombosis].

Treatment of lower-limb deep vein thrombosis comprises three phases : the initial phase that includes the first 5 to 21 days, the long-term phase that includes the following 3 to 6 months and a potential extended phase (indefinite duration). After 3 to 6 months of anticoagulation, the treatment must be re-evaluated. Full or reduced dosage or complete cessation of anticoagulants can be proposed according to the individual benefit-risk balance.

Exercise Testing in Mitral Regurgitation.

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the second most common valvular heart disease referred for corrective surgery. Diagnostic and management dilemmas are not uncommon when dealing with MR patients. Exercise testing plays an important role in sorting out some of these clinical challenges.