Venothromboembolism.
This article focuses on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of veno-thromboembolism, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), from the perspective of the emergency physician. The discussion is divided into two sections: DVT and PE. Because veno-thromboembolism is a continuum, certain aspects, such as background, incidence, the use of D dimer, and anticoagulation of both DVT and PE, are discussed together. Heavier emphasis is placed on topics germane to the emergency physician, and considerations for special populations are reviewed.
Fields
J Matthew
JM
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3400 Spruce Street, Ground Ravdin Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Goyal
Munish
M
D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D015996:Survival Rate / Q000639:trends; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology