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What is the key investigation used to guide investigations for DVT?
What is the key investigation used to guide investigations for DVT?
Wells' criteria for DVT
When is D-dimer test useful in ruling out DVT?
When is D-dimer test useful in ruling out DVT?
D-dimer test is useful for ruling out DVT in low-moderate risk patients with a negative test.
What is the recommended initial dose of rivaroxaban for acute symptomatic DVT management?
What is the recommended initial dose of rivaroxaban for acute symptomatic DVT management?
15 mg PO BID for the first 21 days
How is LMWH dosed in patients with renal failure?
How is LMWH dosed in patients with renal failure?
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When should warfarin be started in relation to LMWH for DVT management?
When should warfarin be started in relation to LMWH for DVT management?
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What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for DVT in patients with ongoing coagulopathy?
What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for DVT in patients with ongoing coagulopathy?
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What are the ECG changes seen in PE?
What are the ECG changes seen in PE?
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What are the CXR findings indicative of PE?
What are the CXR findings indicative of PE?
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When is D-dimer useful in ruling out PE?
When is D-dimer useful in ruling out PE?
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What is the recommended imaging modality for diagnosing PE?
What is the recommended imaging modality for diagnosing PE?
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What is the management approach for PE?
What is the management approach for PE?
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Under what conditions might catheter-directed thrombolysis or surgical thrombectomy be considered for PE?
Under what conditions might catheter-directed thrombolysis or surgical thrombectomy be considered for PE?
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