The main risks of acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) formation are pulmonary embolism (PE) resulting in pulmonary hypertension or patient death, venous obstruction and valve destruction resulting in distant venous insufficiency, therefore, proper and timely treatment in the acute phase can reduce the occurrence of pulmonary embolism and post-deep vein thrombosis syndrome (PTS). Treatment options include anticoagulation, thrombolysis, and surgical embolization. The ultimate goal of DVT treatment is to prevent PE, PTS, and recurrence of symptoms and to improve quality of life. The ultimate goal of DVT treatment is to prevent PE, PTS and recurrence of symptoms and to improve the quality of life of the patient. The ultimate goal of DVT treatment is to prevent PE, PTS and recurrence of symptoms and to improve the patient’s quality of life.