Thrombosis

Studies from W.S. Chan and co-authors have provided new information about thrombosis

Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 24th, 2009

"Clinicians' assessment of pretest probability, based on subjective criteria or prediction rules, is central to the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Pretest probability assessment for DVT diagnosis has never been evaluated in pregnant women," scientists in Toronto, Canada report.

"To evaluate the accuracy of clinicians' subjective assessment of pretest probability for DVT diagnosis and identify prediction variables that could be used for pretest probability assessment in pregnant women with suspected DVT. A cross-sectional study conducted over 7 years (March 2000 to April 2007). 5 university-affiliated, tertiary care centers in Canada. 194 unselected pregnant...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-09-24)

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