Abstract
Our validated primary care rule safely excludes deep vein thrombosis in one-quarter of patients suspected of having the disease. We recommend the use of this rule by family practitioners.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Algorithms
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Primary Health Care / methods*
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ROC Curve
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*
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Venous Thrombosis / epidemiology