Deep Vein Thrombosis Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis

Wells' criteria for DVT

D-dimer test is useful for ruling out DVT in low-moderate risk patients with a negative test.

15 mg PO BID for the first 21 days

<p>Dalteparin 200 IU/kg SC q24 h or enoxaparin 1 mg/kg SC q24</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warfarin is started at the same time as LMWH</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life-long anticoagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sinus tachycardia, right ventricular strain (S1Q3T3), T wave inversions in anterior and inferior leads, AFib</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hampton's hump or Westermark's sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is useful in ruling out PE if negative in low-moderate risk patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CT pulmonary angiography or V/Q scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anticoagulation with similar duration as for DVT, consider thrombolysis in massive PE</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Considered in cases of massive PE or when anticoagulation is contraindicated</p> Signup and view all the answers