Comprehensive hypercoagulable state testing is indicated in patients with a first idiopathic deep venous thrombosis.
A 45-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of right leg swelling and pain. He is diagnosed with an acute right common femoral vein thrombosis. He takes no medications, has an unremarkable medical history, no recent trauma or surgery, no recent travel, and no known cancer. Performance of a comprehensive hypercoagulable state panel is contemplated.
Triplett
Douglas A
DA
Midwest Hemostasis and Thrombosis Laboratories, 3591 North Briarwood Lane, Suite B, Muncie, IN 47304, USA. dtriplett@cami3.com
Penner
John A
JA
D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications*