title: Pathophysiology of venous thrombosis and the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis-pulmonary embolism in the elderly.
abstract: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are common medical problems in a variety of patient populations. It is essential that practitioners involved in the management of these patients understand not only the pathophysiology but also the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism. This foundation will provide the basis for the best care of this disease entity.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Center for Vascular Diseases, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 702, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. geno.merli@jefferson.edu
authors.forename: Geno J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Merli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000293:injuries; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000503:physiopathology; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014692:Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
chemical_list: D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; C036309:fibrin fragment D