July 14, 2004New England Journal of Medicine267 citations
View Full PaperTreatment of Deep-Vein Thrombosis
Key Result
Treatment of proximal deep-vein thrombosis is reviewed based on a clinical vignette of a patient presenting with calf discomfort.
Structured PICO
How should a patient with a newly diagnosed proximal deep-vein thrombosis be managed?
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Population
A 52-year-old woman with no history of venous thromboembolism presenting with a four-day history of discomfort in her left calf, diagnosed with proximal deep-vein thrombosis by compression ultrasonography.
This clinical vignette introduces a discussion on the management of a patient with a newly diagnosed proximal deep-vein thrombosis.
Main Result
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
Abstract
A 52-year-old woman with no history of venous thromboembolism presents with a four-day history of discomfort in her left calf. Proximal deep-vein thrombosis is diagnosed by compression ultrasonography. How should her case be managed?