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Objective testing is necessary for suspected recurrent venous thromboembolism, as only 20 to 30% of patients with a first VTE actually have objective recurrent thrombotic disease.
Objective diagnostic testing is essential in suspected recurrent VTE to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary prolonged anticoagulation, as only a minority of suspected cases are true recurrences.
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Supports requiring objective testing before treating suspected recurrent VTE to avoid overtreatment; leaves open validation of refined diagnostic algorithms.
Menno V. Huisman (2000) conducted a review in Recurrent venous thromboembolism. Diagnostic and management strategies was evaluated. Objective testing is necessary for suspected recurrent venous thromboembolism, as only 20 to 30% of patients with a first VTE actually have objective recurrent thrombotic disease.
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