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The management of suspected venous thromboembolism in obese patients presents several clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic challenges, with an absence of data for those with BMI >40 kg/m2.
The management of suspected VTE in obese patients presents unique clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic challenges, particularly regarding imaging weight limits and the need for weight-based dosing and monitoring of anticoagulants.
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Highlights need for caution in obese VTE suspects; leaves open evidence gaps for BMI >40.
Jecko Thachil (2016) conducted a review in Suspected venous thromboembolism in obese patients. Management strategies was evaluated. The management of suspected venous thromboembolism in obese patients presents several clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic challenges, with an absence of data for those with BMI >40 kg/m2.
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