Pulmonary embolism is the third most common cause of death from cardiovascular disease
after heart attack and stroke. Sequelae occurring after venous thromboembolism include …

Thromboses that are restricted to the infra‐popliteal deep veins of the lower limbs (isolated
distal deep vein thrombosis, IDDVT) are frequently diagnosed in subjects with suspected …

Background This article addresses the treatment of VTE disease. Methods We generated
strong (Grade 1) and weak (Grade 2) recommendations based on high-quality (Grade A) …

Background Objective testing for DVT is crucial because clinical assessment alone is
unreliable and the consequences of misdiagnosis are serious. This guideline focuses on the …

Venous thromboembolism manifests as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary
embolism, and has a mortality rate of 6 to 12 percent. Well-validated clinical prediction rules …

Objective To determine whether the use of age adapted D-dimer cut-off values can be
translated to primary care patients who are suspected of deep vein thrombosis. Design …

Objective To assess the safety of using single complete compression ultrasonography in
pregnant and postpartum women to rule out deep vein thrombosis. Design Prospective …

Background: The management strategies for symptomatic isolated superficial vein
thrombosis (SVT)(without concomitant deep vein thrombosis [DVT] or pulmonary embolism …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious and potentially fatal medical condition. Correct
diagnosis and early treatment of VTE with anticoagulant drugs are critical steps in …

The diagnostic approach to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has evolved during the last 3
decades. Contrast venography has been replaced by noninvasive tests. Compression …