with substantial reduction in the incidence of fatal PE. However, there are wide variations in
practice22, and even in highly motivated units protocols may be overlooked in patients who …

The primary goal of diagnostic testing for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is to identify all
patients who could benefit from anticoagulant therapy. Test results that identify patients as …

The diagnostic difficulty associated with acute venous thromboembolism (ie, deep venous
thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or both) is underscored by the frequency with which …

On behalf of Drs. Erik Klok Associate Editor and Marc Rodger & Henri Versteeg, co-editors of
Thrombosis Research, we are pleased to present this special issue on 'Diagnosis of venous …

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including lower extremity deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is increasing. The increase in suspicion for …

Over the last decades, important advances have been made in the diagnosis of venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Current diagnostic strategies rely on the sequential use of non …

In patients with suspected venous thromboembolism, the goal is to accurately and rapidly
identify those with and without thrombosis. Failure to diagnose venous thromboembolism …

Evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been
recommended, yet the adoption of such guidelines into daily practice is unknown. The …

Terry McCormack general practitioner and1 honorary professor of primary care
cardiovascular medicine1, Marie C Harrisingh senior technical analyst2, Daniel Horner …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a complex vascular disease with a multifactorial
pathogenesis that results in two major clinical manifestations. The first and more common …