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Venous Thromboembolism : Classification, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management
Joint Authors
Moheimani, Fatemeh
Jackson, Denise E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is categorised as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
VTE is associated with high morbidity and causes a huge financial burden on patients, hospitals, and governments.
Both acquired and hereditary risks factors contribute to VTE.
To diagnose VTE, noninvasive cost-effective diagnostic algorithms including clinical probability assessment and D-dimer measurement may be employed followup by compression ultrasonography for suspected DVT patients and multidetector computed tomography angiography for suspected PE patients.
There are pharmacological and mechanical interventions to manage and prevent VTE.
The pharmacological approaches mainly target pathways in coagulation cascade nonspecifically: conventional anticoagulants or specifically: new generation of anticoagulants.
Excess bleeding is one of the major risk factors for pharmacological interventions.
Hence, nonpharmacological or mechanical approaches such as inferior vena cava filters, graduated compression stockings, and intermittent pneumatic compression devices in combination with pharmacological interventions or alone may be a good approach to manage VTE.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moheimani, Fatemeh& Jackson, Denise E.. 2011. Venous Thromboembolism : Classification, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. ISRN Hematology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447512
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moheimani, Fatemeh& Jackson, Denise E.. Venous Thromboembolism : Classification, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. ISRN Hematology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447512
American Medical Association (AMA)
Moheimani, Fatemeh& Jackson, Denise E.. Venous Thromboembolism : Classification, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. ISRN Hematology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447512
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447512