DVT

Will it ever be good enough?

This clinical policy addresses five critical questions but does so over 51 pages. We’ve boiled down the major points here.

How can you optimize your US evaluation for suspected DVT? This US Probe Post gives you pearls and pitfalls in the POCUS evaluation for suspected DVT.

How often does CT miss PE? Who is at future risk of PE after negative CTPA? What about the risk of DVT after a negative US study? This post from Anne Flower and Amy Zeidan evaluate some key questions in the evaluation of PE and DVT.

A 28-year-old female presents with right lower leg swelling and redness. She just returned from an overseas flight. She denies chest pain or shortness of breath. VS are normal, and her right lower leg is swollen, with diameter > 3 cm compared to her left. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?

This post in the mimics series evaluates conditions presenting like DVT. What should you consider in the patient with lower extremity swelling and redness?

What are the new updates for DVT and PE from the American College of Chest Physicians? This post provides a summary of the key recommendations for EM providers.