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Patient Age Adds Key Context to D-Dimer in DVT Diagnosis: ADJUST-DVT

Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in many suspected cases, according to the ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Case Report: Upper Extremity DVT in Patient With Seronegative MG

In addition to her advanced age and obesity status, the patient had a history of pulmonary embolism managed with an inferior vena cava filter, increasing her risk of thrombosis. The group detailed the ...
ascopubs.org

Incidence of venous thromboembolism in patients with hematologic malignancies related to upper extremity peripherally inserted central venous catheters.

Identification of knowledge translation opportunities in the treatment of locally advanced breast cancer: Results of a national survey of physicians. A pilot study of the patient-reported outcomes ...
News Medical

A study reports the first case of an upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) recurrence due to COVID-19 infection

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection caused by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) induces hyperinflammatory and hypercoagulable states, leading to arterial and venous ...
The New York Times

Doctors explain DVT, the blood clot affecting Damian Lillard and other NBA players

There has been an acronym going around the NBA world lately that has been raising as many questions as alarms: DVT. DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot that often requires ...