Safety and feasibility of a diagnostic algorithm combining clinical probability, d-dimer testing, and ultrasonography for suspected upper extremity deep venous thrombosis: a prospective management study.
Kleinjan A, Di Nisio M, Beyer-Westendorf J, Camporese G, Cosmi B, Ghirarduzzi A, Kamphuisen PW, Otten HM, Porreca E, Aggarwal A, Brodmann M, Guglielmi MD, Iotti M, Kaasjager K, Kamvissi V, Lerede T, Marschang P, Meijer K, Palareti G, Rickles FR, Righini M, Rutjes AW, Tonello C, Verhamme P, Werth S, van Wissen S, Büller HR.
Kleinjan A, et al.
Ann Intern Med. 2014 Apr 1;160(7):451-7. doi: 10.7326/M13-2056.
Ann Intern Med. 2014.
PMID: 24687068
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Clinical Trial.
MEASUREMENTS: The algorithm consisted of the sequential application of a clinical decision score, d-dimer testing, and ultrasonography. Patients were first categorized as likely or unlikely to have UEDVT; in those with an unlikely score and normal d-dimer levels, UE …
MEASUREMENTS: The algorithm consisted of the sequential application of a clinical decision score, d-dimer testing, and ultrasonograph …