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What is suspected in patients with a painful swollen limb?
What is suspected in patients with a painful swollen limb?
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (correct)
- Skin infection
- Arthritis
- Bone fracture
Which condition is characterized by a swollen limb and is often associated with pain?
Which condition is characterized by a swollen limb and is often associated with pain?
- Muscle sprain
- Heat rash
- Tendonitis
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (correct)
What is the clinical suspicion when a patient presents with a painful swollen limb?
What is the clinical suspicion when a patient presents with a painful swollen limb?
- Concussion
- Food poisoning
- Hay fever
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (correct)
Which condition should be considered in a patient with a painful swollen limb?
Which condition should be considered in a patient with a painful swollen limb?
In a patient with a painful swollen limb, what diagnosis is commonly suspected?
In a patient with a painful swollen limb, what diagnosis is commonly suspected?
What can a D-dimer blood test detect?
What can a D-dimer blood test detect?
What substance does a D-dimer blood test measure?
What substance does a D-dimer blood test measure?
What is the purpose of detecting D-dimer levels in the blood?
What is the purpose of detecting D-dimer levels in the blood?
In what condition is a D-dimer blood test particularly helpful?
In what condition is a D-dimer blood test particularly helpful?
What role does a D-dimer blood test play in detecting potential health issues?
What role does a D-dimer blood test play in detecting potential health issues?
What type of images can tests provide in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis?
What type of images can tests provide in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis?
Which medication type is commonly used in the treatment of thrombosis?
Which medication type is commonly used in the treatment of thrombosis?
What is the common term used to refer to anticoagulants in terms of their effect on blood?
What is the common term used to refer to anticoagulants in terms of their effect on blood?
What specific condition are anticoagulants primarily used to prevent?
What specific condition are anticoagulants primarily used to prevent?
In the context of deep vein thrombosis, what do the tests specifically aim to visualize?
In the context of deep vein thrombosis, what do the tests specifically aim to visualize?
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