Management of venous thromboembolism

Prim Care. 2013 Mar;40(1):73-90. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2012.11.004. Epub 2012 Dec 23.

Abstract

This article describes the risk factors, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic approaches for venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes primarily deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, as well as VTE occurring at other sites. Outpatient management strategies are emphasized.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / analysis
  • Humans
  • Physical Examination
  • Postthrombotic Syndrome / prevention & control
  • Postthrombotic Syndrome / therapy
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography
  • Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thromboembolism / diagnosis
  • Venous Thromboembolism / drug therapy*
  • Venous Thromboembolism / prevention & control
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy*
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
  • fibrin fragment D