Diagnostic access to the patient with-suspected deep vein thrombosis

摘要

Introduction: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common condition with a lifetime cumulative incidence of 2-5 % (1). Untreated DVT can result in about 50 % in pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal in about 10 % of affected patients. Late sequelae - postthrombotic syndrome develops after the incidental event and could be disabling in about 10 % of patients (2) and it can recur in about 30 % of patients (3). Accurate diagnosis of DVT improves treatment and minimizes the risk of serious acute complications and probably also improves long-term outcome.