Accuracy in Diagnosing Deep and Pelvic Vein Thrombosis in Primary Care

doi:https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2012.0761

Article10.3238/arztebl.2012.0761

Accuracy in Diagnosing Deep and Pelvic Vein Thrombosis in Primary Care

Lobna El Tabei,Gernot Holtz,Cornelia Schürer-Maly,Heinz‐Harald Abholz-2012-11-09-Deutsches Ärzteblatt international

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We recommend the Wells score combined with either a D-dimer test or selective compression sonography according to the algorithm used in this study for use in primary care to rule out DVT. Clinical judgment alone is less effective.

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We recommend the Wells score combined with either a D-dimer test or selective compression sonography according to the algorithm used in this study for use in primary care to rule out DVT. Clinical judgment alone is less effective.

Keywords

MedicineDeep veinThrombosisD-dimerGold standard (test)CohortRadiologyInclusion and exclusion criteria

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