Deep Vein Thrombosis

Researchers at University Hospital target deep vein thrombosis

Published in Physician Law Weekly, October 15th, 2008

According to recent research from Geneva, Switzerland, "Purpose of review To discuss pros and cons of anticoagulant treatment in the presence of symptomatic distal deep vein thrombosis. Recent findings Available data are responsible for a lack of consensus regarding treatment of distal deep vein thrombosis."

" One standard diagnostic approach of suspected deep vein thrombosis consists of serial lower limb compression ultrasound of proximal veins. Studies evaluating compression ultrasound limited to the proximal veins performed on two occasions separated by 1 week showed good safety with a pooled estimate of the 3-month thromboembolic events rate of 0.6% (95% confidence...

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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2008-10-15)

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