Recognizing that D-dimer levels generally increase with advancing age, however, the age-adjusted D-dimer test is guideline-endorsed for excluding pulmonary embolism. The present study extends ...

Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in many suspected cases, according to the ...

A prospective validation study showed that using a newer, higher D-dimer cutoff can safely rule out leg deep vein thrombosis ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) before, you’ll want to take steps to prevent another one. It’s important to talk to your doctor about your specific risk of another ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Longer vs. shorter-duration anticoagulation reduces thrombotic event risk for patients with cancer and isolated ...

Certain factors can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- a blood clot in a deep vein. These factors are injury to the inside of a vein, disorders that raise your risk of clotting, and lack of body ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms inside a vein deep in the body, whereas superficial thrombophlebitis (STP) is inflammation of the veins just below the skin’s surface. STP can ...

DVT prophylaxis reduces the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis through medications, compression stockings, and devices. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur when a blood clot forms in a deep vein ...