Thromboembolic Disease
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, both of which can present on a spectrum from subtle symptoms to life- and limb-threatening emergencies. Some risk factors for VTE overlap cardiovascular risk factors and statin therapy can somewhat reduce the VTE risk. When presentations are not life-threatening, clinical prediction scores using the Well ’s criteria are best used to determine diagnostic testing. The mainstay of VTE treatment is anticoagulant therapy, although life- and limb-threatening presentations can also require thrombolytic therapy.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Michael J. Arnold Source Type: research
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