RT Book, Section
A1 Kabrhel, Christopher
A2 Cydulka, Rita K.
A2 Fitch, Michael T.
A2 Joing, Scott A.
A2 Wang, Vincent J.
A2 Cline, David M.
A2 Ma, O. John
SR Print(0)
ID 1143140154
T1 Venous Thromboembolism
T2 Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine Manual, 8e
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071837026
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1143140154
RD 2024/04/24
AB Venous  thromboembolism  (VTE)  includes  deep  vein  thrombosis  (DVT)  and  pulmonary  embolism  (PE).  DVT  occurs  when  blood  coagulates  inside  a  deep  vein  such  as  those  in  the  leg,  arm,  or  pelvis.  Most  PEs  occur  when  a  portion  of  a  venous  clot  breaks  off,  travels  through  the  venous  system  through  the  right  side  of  the  heart,  and  subsequently  enters  a  pulmonary  artery.  The  clinical  presentation  of  VTE  is  highly  variable,  thus  clinicians  must  maintain  a  high  index  of  suspicion  for  the  diagnosis.  Mortality  from  VTE  is  variable,  with  case  fatality  rates  ranging  from  1%  to  45%,  depending  on  the  clinical  presentation  and  comorbid  conditions.