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