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Diagnosis of recurrent deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is a chronic disease with a continuing risk of recurrence. In a patient with recurrence long term prognosis and treatment are significantly altered both carrying their own risks not only in the acute phase but mainly in the long term perspective. Thus, accurate diagnosis of recurrence is of utmost importance for the fate of the patient. Diagnosis of a first DVT episode is w...
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After a first episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), 30-50% of the patients will develop complaints suspect of recurrent DVT. Of these patients, only 20-30% do indeed have a recurrent episode of DVT. To identify patients with a true recurrent DVT, objective testing is mandatory in every patients. However, all the available tests have their limitations in patients with recurrent DVT. In this rev...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Australian Prescriber
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0312-8008,1839-3942
DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.1998.070