Current diagnosis of venous thromboembolism in primary care: a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians.
This guideline summarizes the current approaches for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism. The importance of early diagnosis to prevent mortality and morbidity associated with venous thromboembolism cannot be overstressed. This field is highly dynamic, however, and new evidence is emerging periodically that may change the recommendations. The purpose of this guideline is to present recommendations based on current evidence to clinicians to aid in the diagnosis of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Qaseem
Amir
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American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, USA.
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Vincenza
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Barry
Patricia
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Hornbake
E Rodney
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Rodnick
Jonathan E
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Tobolic
Timothy
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Ireland
Belinda
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Segal
Jodi B
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Bass
Eric B
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Weiss
Kevin B
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Green
Lee
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Owens
Douglas K
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