A randomized trial found that two ultrasound-based strategies were similarly effective at determining the need for anticoagulation in symptomatic patients with suspected deep-vein thrombosis; both ...

February 2, 2010 — The risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is low for 3 months after a single negative result on whole-leg compression ultrasound (CUS) examination, according to the results of a ...

The approach to the diagnosis of DVT has evolved over the years. Currently an algorithm strategy combining pretest probability, D-dimer testing and compression ultrasound imaging allows for safe and ...

General practitioners trained in compression ultrasonography accurately diagnose deep vein thrombosis, a new study concludes. General practitioners trained in compression ultrasonography have ...

General practitioners trained in compression ultrasonography have excellent accuracy and agreement in diagnosing symptomatic proximal deep vein thrombosis. In a study of more than 1,000 ...

Ultrasound examination of the symptomatic leg(s ... First, the specificity of compression ultrasonography to diagnose deep vein thrombosis by vein compression or direct thrombus imaging is assumed to ...

(HealthDay)—Compared to vascular experts, general practitioners perform compression ultrasonography for diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg similarly well, according to a study ...

To confirm a suspected DVT, the next step is to conduct an ultrasound scan. However, these types of specialized resources are often not accessible in lower-income areas and less-developed nations.

We've done a study on healthy volunteers in Manchester, using doppler ultrasound ... chance of getting a DVT is not worth the risk and could end our careers. Isobar compression socks fit perfectly ...

The researchers found that deep vein thrombosis was diagnosed in 22 (10.5%) of the 210 women who completed the study. Despite a negative test result, 10 women received full-dose anticoagulation.