Jan 18, 2023 · Clinical guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis in patients with fractures, but trials of its effectiveness as compared with aspirin are lacking.

Jul 15, 2004 · Proximal deep-vein thrombosis is diagnosed by compression ultrasonography. How should her case be managed?

Jul 1, 2013 · In this randomized, double-blind study, we compared apixaban (at a dose of 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, followed by 5 mg twice daily for 6 months) with conventional therapy (subcutaneous...

Patients with signs or symptoms of lower extremity DVT, such as swelling (71%) or a cramping or pulling discomfort in the thigh or calf (53%), should undergo assessment of pretest probability followed by D-dimer testing and imaging with venous ultrasonography.

Jun 27, 2023 · Whether thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin prevents symptomatic VTE in medically ill, hospitalized older adults remains debated.

Jan 23, 2025 · We found that the main primary outcome was the sensitivity of AutoDVT within a diagnostic algorithm for the detection of proximal DVT by nonradiology-trained staff. Other outcomes included...

First provoked deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)? There’s a guideline for that (no less than 3 months of anticoagulation). Recurrent DVT, pulmonary embolism, or decisions between a direct... | NEJM...

Nov 22, 2022 · In this multicenter, controlled trial, we randomly assigned patients with noncirrhotic chronic PVT without major risk factors for thrombosis to receive either rivaroxaban 15 mg/day or no...

Mar 3, 2011 · Symptoms of deep-vein thrombosis of an upper extremity include discomfort, pain, paresthesias, and weakness in the arm. Swelling, edema, discoloration, and visible venous collaterals are...

Patients with proximal deep-vein thrombosis were assigned to undergo anticoagulation either alone or combined with pharmacomechanical thrombolysis. After 6 to 24 months, there was no significant...