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What imaging modality is considered the best for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What imaging modality is considered the best for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
- Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA)
- Doppler venous ultrasound (correct)
- Magnetic resonance venography
- Contrast venography
Which of the following is NOT considered a genetic risk factor for thromboembolism?
Which of the following is NOT considered a genetic risk factor for thromboembolism?
- Loss of coagulation function disorders
- Gain of coagulation function disorders
- Acquired risk factors (correct)
- Genetic factors that cause hypercoagulability
In critically ill patients, what imaging modality is typically used as the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE)?
In critically ill patients, what imaging modality is typically used as the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE)?
- Magnetic resonance venography
- Contrast venography
- Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) (correct)
- Doppler venous ultrasound
Which of the following is a primary prophylaxis method for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is a primary prophylaxis method for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What percentage of hospitalized patients are at risk of thromboembolism according to research?
What percentage of hospitalized patients are at risk of thromboembolism according to research?
"Proximal veins" refer to which veins in the context of deep vein thrombosis?
"Proximal veins" refer to which veins in the context of deep vein thrombosis?
What is the term used to describe a freely flowing clot that has broken from its attachment?
What is the term used to describe a freely flowing clot that has broken from its attachment?
Where do most deep venous thrombosis (DVT) usually arise according to the text?
Where do most deep venous thrombosis (DVT) usually arise according to the text?
What component makes up the main part of venous thrombi according to the text?
What component makes up the main part of venous thrombi according to the text?
In what situation do emboli that originate in the venous system or right side of the heart generally flow into the lungs?
In what situation do emboli that originate in the venous system or right side of the heart generally flow into the lungs?
Which action helps prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by moving blood past the valves?
Which action helps prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by moving blood past the valves?
What predisposes the endothelium around venous valves to be hypoxemic according to the information provided?
What predisposes the endothelium around venous valves to be hypoxemic according to the information provided?
