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    Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, 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 two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories
    Prevention
    Jan 15, 2022 Compression Stockings for Preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis in Airline Passengers [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 01, 2018 High-Dose vs. Standard-Dose Heparin for VTE Prophylaxis in Obese Patients [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Oct 15, 2012 Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Prevention of Thromboembolic Events [STEPS]
    Jun 15, 2012 ACP Recommendations for VTE Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Patients [Practice Guidelines]
    Feb 01, 2010 Leg Compression and Pharmacologic Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in High-Risk Patients [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Overview
    Apr 15, 2022 Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism   Alg
    Oct 15, 2021 Venous Thromboembolism: Management Guidelines from the American Society of Hematology [Practice Guidelines]
    Aug 01, 2020 VTE in Patients with Cancer: Guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology [Practice Guidelines]
    Treatment
    Mar 15, 2024 Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs. Conventional Anticoagulants for the Treatment of VTE [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Mar 15, 2023 Antiplatelet Agents for the Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Nov 15, 2022 Treatment for Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosed in Primary Care [Letters to the Editor]   FREE
    Apr 01, 2021 Treatment of Distal DVT [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jan 01, 2021 Treatment of Distal DVT [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 01, 2019 Anticoagulation: Updated Guidelines for Outpatient Management
    Jun 01, 2019 Anticoagulation for the Long-term Treatment of VTE in Patients with Cancer [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 01, 2018 Deep Venous Thrombosis: Home vs. Inpatient Treatment [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 15, 2017 Rivaroxaban vs. Warfarin for Treatment of DVT and PE [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Jun 15, 2017 Idarucizumab (Praxbind) for Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Anticoagulant Reversal [STEPS]
    Jun 01, 2017 Self-Monitoring and Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation [Cochrane for Clinicians]   Tool
    Mar 01, 2017 Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Current Therapy   Tool
    Jun 15, 2013 Is Rivaroxaban Noninferior to Standard Warfarin Therapy in Preventing Recurrent PE and DVT? [AFP Journal Club]
    Apr 15, 2013 Updated Guidelines on Outpatient Anticoagulation
    Jan 15, 2012 Thromboembolism [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    May 15, 2005 Evidence-Based Adjustment of Warfarin (Coumadin) Doses [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Feb 15, 2005 Evidence-Based Initiation of Warfarin (Coumadin) [Point-of-Care Guides]   Alg   POC
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Dec 15, 2019 Diagnosing DVT in Nonpregnant Adults in the Primary Care Setting [Point-of-Care Guides]   Alg
    Dec 01, 2019 Diagnosing VTE: Guidelines from the American Society of Hematology [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 15, 2018 Identifying Patients with Newly Diagnosed Acute Pulmonary Embolism Who Are at Low Risk of Death [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Jun 01, 2018 Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in the Primary Care Setting [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Jul 15, 2013 Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Criteria: A Clinical Decision Rule That Works [AFP Journal Club]
    Nov 15, 2012 Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism   Alg   PtEd
    Sep 01, 2008 The Role of Chest CT in Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism [AFP Journal Club]
    Aug 01, 2004 What Clinical Findings Can Be Used to Diagnose Deep Venous Thrombosis? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Feb 01, 2004 Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Evidence-Based Diagnostic Testing [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Jan 15, 2004 Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: Part I. Evidence-Based Clinical Assessment [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Mar 15, 2017 NPMS Releases Consensus Statement on Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 15, 2008 Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy   Alg
    Jul 01, 2006 Diagnosis and Treatment of Antiphospholipid Syndrome [Practice Guideline Briefs]
    May 01, 2004 Polycythemia Vera   Alg   PtEd

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