Most deep vein thromboses (DVTs) start in the calf, and most probably resolve
spontaneously. Thrombi that remain confined to the calf rarely cause leg symptoms or …

Purpose: To review noninvasive methods for diagnosis of first and recurrent deep venous
thrombosis and provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of deep venous …

This paper describes the role of venous ultrasonography in the diagnosis of suspected deep
venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Inability to compress the common femoral or …

Rudolf Virchow, the brilliant 19th century pathologist, was the first to recognize that blood
clots in the pulmonary artery originate as venous thrombi. He stated:“The detachment of …

Background Worldwide, at least 200 million people are affected by peripheral vascular
diseases (PVDs), including peripheral arterial disease (PAD), chronic venous insufficiency …

Sixty-eight patients clinically suspected of having (33), or at high risk for (35), deep venous
thrombosis were studied with contrast venography, radiofibrinogen leg scanning, and …

Although it is generally accepted that negative venography excludes deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) in patients in whom it is clinically suspected, there is no evidence to support this …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) consists of two related conditions: pulmonary embolism
(PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Objective testing for VTE is crucial because the …

It is common practice to begin anticoagulant treatment of deep-vein thrombosis with a 10-
day course of intravenous heparin, with warfarin added on day 5 to 10 and continued for …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), the third most frequent acute cardiovascular syndrome, is
associated with a considerable disease burden which continues to grow along with the …