title: Management of venous thromboembolism.
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.
authors: Park Nicollet Health Services, Thrombosis Clinic, 6600 Excelsior Boulevard, St Louis Park, MN 55426, USA. burneb@parknicollet.com
authors: Bruce
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authors: Burnett
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D054070:Postthrombotic Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014680:Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; C036309:fibrin fragment D