Deep Vein Thrombosis: Diagnosis & Treatment Reginald E. Smith ...
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Diagnosis & Treatment Reginald E. Smith ...
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Diagnosis & Treatment Reginald E. Smith ...
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Symptoms of DVT<br />
• Leg pain (90%)<br />
• Tenderness (85%)<br />
• Ankle edema (76%)<br />
• Calf swelling (42%)<br />
• Dilated veins (33%)<br />
• Dusky discoloration (30%)<br />
• Warmth<br />
50% NO SYMPTOMS<br />
Symptomatic DVT<br />
“DVT cannot be reliably diagnosed on the basis of<br />
history and physical exam, even in high-risk patients”