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    The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis of the first deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity

    Al-Hameed, F; Al-Dorzi, H. M; Shamy, A; Qadi, A; Bakhsh, E; Aboelnazar, E; Abdelaal, M; Al Khuwaitir, T; Al-Moamary, M. S; Al-Hajjaj, M. S; Brozek, J; Schünemann, H; Mustafa, R; Falavigna, M.
    Ann. Thorac. Med.; 10 (1), 2015
    The diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) may be challenging due to the inaccuracy of clinical assessment and diversity of diagnostic tests. On one hand, missed diagnosis may result in life-threatening conditions. On the other hand, unnecessary treatment may lead to serious complications. As a result...
    Venous Thrombosis/diagnosis, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/methods, Leg/blood supply, Sensitivity and Specificity, Biomarkers/blood, Ultrasonography/methods
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    Diagnosis of DVT: antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines

    Bates, S. M; Jaeschke, R; Stevens, S. M; Goodacre, Wells; Stevenson, M. D; Kearon, C; Schunemann, H. J; Crowther, M; Pauker, S. G; Makdissi, R; Guyatt, G. H.
    Chest; 141 (2,supl), 2012
    BACKGROUND: Objective testing for DVT is crucial because clinical assessment alone is unreliable and the consequences of misdiagnosis are serious. This guideline focuses on the identification of optimal strategies for the diagnosis of DVT in ambulatory adults. METHODS: The methods of this guideline follo...
    Venous Thrombosis/diagnosis, Venous Thrombosis/drug therapy, Ambulatory Care, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Hemorrhage/prevention & control, Phlebography, Magnetic Resonance Angiography/methods
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