VTE

Evidence suggests patients with COVID-19 are at risk of thromboses and coagulopathy. Up to now, there has not been an established set of clear guidelines. This post discusses the CHEST guideline and expert panel report on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE in these patients.

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

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?