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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

    Overview

    Treatment

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Complications and Special Situations

    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
    Oct 15, 2025 — Venous Thromboembolism: Diagnosis and Treatment   CME   Alg
    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]
    Nov 15, 2022 — Treatment for Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosed in Primary Care [Letters to the Editor]
    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
    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]
    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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