Isolated distal deep venous thrombosis: Difference between revisions
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*Kline JA. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 8. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2013, (Ch) 88: p 1157-1170. | *Kline JA. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 8. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2013, (Ch) 88: p 1157-1170. | ||
*Guyatt GH, Akl EA, Crowther M, Gutterman DD, Schuünemann HJ. Chest. 2012;141(2_suppl):7S-47S. doi:10.1378/chest.1412S3. | *Guyatt GH, Akl EA, Crowther M, Gutterman DD, Schuünemann HJ. Chest. 2012;141(2_suppl):7S-47S. doi:10.1378/chest.1412S3. | ||
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Revision as of 01:18, 16 February 2016
Background
- Isolated tibial or peroneal DVTs
- Up to 25% IDDVTs propagate in hospitalized pts, but incidence is lower in ambulatory pts
Management
- Repeat DVT scan in 2-5 days to look for clot propagation
- May require anticoagulation for 3 months if clot extends proximally
Sources
- Kline JA. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 8. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2013, (Ch) 88: p 1157-1170.
- Guyatt GH, Akl EA, Crowther M, Gutterman DD, Schuünemann HJ. Chest. 2012;141(2_suppl):7S-47S. doi:10.1378/chest.1412S3.