Deep venous thrombosis: Myths and realities
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https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v26i5.10783Keywords:
Deep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Disease, Heparin, Low Molecular - Weight, Anticoagulation, Post-thrombotic SyndromeAbstract
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition with an annual incidence of 117 cases for 100.000 in the USA, and is one of the main causes of death in hospitalized patients. Its etiology is multifactorial, and multiple factors must interact for a thrombus to form inside a blood vessel. Its diagnosis, risk stratification and the referral to a vascular specialist for diagnostic confirmation and adequate treatment allow for a decrease in mortality and morbility. This article intends to be a brief but precise revision of the aetiology, diagnostic criteria and treatment of DVT.Downloads
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