Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and related issues, including anticoagulation, heparin therapy, and venous thromboembolism. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 04/15/2013

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Prevention Treatment

Complications and Special Situations Improving Practice Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content

Overview

• Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism (02/01/2011)
• AAFP and ACP Publish Recommendations on Diagnosis and Management of VTE [Practice Guidelines] (10/15/2007)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (11/15/2012)
• The Role of Chest CT in Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism [AFP Journal Club] (09/01/2008)
• What Clinical Findings Can Be Used to Diagnose Deep Venous Thrombosis? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (08/01/2004)
• Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Evidence-Based Diagnostic Testing [Point-of-Care Guides] (02/01/2004)
• Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Evidence-Based Clinical Assessment [Point-of-Care Guides] (01/15/2004)

Prevention

• Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Prevention of Thromboembolic Events [STEPS] (10/15/2012)
• ACP Recommendations for VTE Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Patients [Practice Guidelines] (06/15/2012)
• Leg Compression and Pharmacologic Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in High-Risk Patients [Cochrane for Clinicians] (02/01/2010)
• ACOG Practice Bulletin on Preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism [Practice Guidelines] (06/01/2001)

Treatment

• Updated Guidelines on Outpatient Anticoagulation (04/15/2013)
• Thromboembolism [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (01/15/2012)
• Self-Monitoring and Self-Management of Anticoagulation Therapy [Cochrane for Clinicians] (08/01/2011)
• Anticoagulation for the Long-term Treatment of VTE in Patients with Cancer [Cochrane for Clinicians] (07/01/2009)
• Is Unfractionated Heparin Equivalent to Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Venous Thromboembolism? [AFP Journal Club] (06/01/2008)
• Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Initial Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism [Cochrane for Clinicians] (07/01/2005)
• Treatment of Calf Deep Venous Thrombosis [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (06/01/2005)
• Evidence-Based Adjustment of Warfarin (Coumadin) Doses [Point-of-Care Guides] (05/15/2005)
• Evidence-Based Initiation of Warfarin (Coumadin) [Point-of-Care Guides] (02/15/2005)
• DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part II. Treatment and Prevention (06/15/2004)

Complications and Special Situations

• Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy (06/15/2008)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Antiphospholipid Syndrome [Practice Guidelines] (07/01/2006)
• Polycythemia Vera (05/01/2004)

Improving Practice

From Family Practice Management

AAFP's Journal of Practice Improvement

• Providing Consistent Care With Standardized Admission Orders (09/01/2006)
• A Systematic Approach to Managing Warfarin Doses (05/01/2005)
• Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism (02/01/2004)

Patient Education, Self-Care

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Patient Education Resource

• Hypercoagulation
• Deep Vein Thrombosis

Other AFP Content

• Aspirin for the Prevention of Recurrent VTE (12/01/2012)

Tips From Other Journals

• SPECT V/Q Scintigraphy Is an Option for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism (09/01/2010)
• D-Dimer Test: A Normal Result Does Not Always Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism (10/01/2009)
• Less Anticoagulation Needed After DVT or Pulmonary Embolism (01/15/2008)
• Unrecognized Malignancy in Patients with DVT (05/15/2007)
• Using the ECG to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism (03/15/2001)