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Initial nurse specialist consultation, which took place 2 to 3 weeks after discharge from the hospital, included control of anticoagulation treatment, control of renal function, patient education, distribution of compression socks, and instructions for using a telephone hotline. Both groups were allowed to contact the nurse specialist at the hospital at any time during the 6 month project period.
