Venous thromboembolism (VTE) incidence increases sharply with age (Figure 1) and
appears steady over the last 25 years, despite preventive strategies. 1 Women are more …

Venous ultrasound is the standard imaging test for patients suspected of having acute deep
venous thrombosis (DVT). There is variability and disagreement among authoritative groups …

Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary
embolism (PE). Computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the current …

The diagnostic approach to suspected symptomatic deep-vein thrombosis of the lower
extremities is usually based on non-invasive methods, including the estimation of clinical …

Many guidelines suggest incorporating clinical assessment, imaging, and D-dimer testing
into diagnostic algorithms in patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and …

Essentials• The aim of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnostic work‐up is to maximize both
safety and efficiency.• We explored whether D‐dimer is safe and efficient as a stand‐alone …

Background and aims Women present with pulmonary embolism (PE) more often than men,
while the opposite is true for proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We investigated whether …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to be a common medical problem requiring the
need for rapid treatment with anticoagulant therapy. Until the recent availability of the direct …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication after major orthopedic
procedures. The best options for prevention of the VTE are still debated. The most popular …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein
thrombosis (DVT), is one of the leading preventable cardiovascular diseases in the United …