TY - JOUR T1 - Current Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism in Primary Care: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians JF - The Annals of Family Medicine JO - Ann Fam Med SP - 57 LP - 62 DO - 10.1370/afm.667 VL - 5 IS - 1 AU - Amir Qaseem AU - Vincenza Snow AU - Patricia Barry AU - E. Rodney Hornbake AU - Jonathan E. Rodnick AU - Timothy Tobolic AU - Belinda Ireland AU - Jodi Segal AU - Eric Bass AU - Kevin B. Weiss AU - Lee Green AU - Douglas K. Owens A2 - , Y1 - 2007/01/01 UR - http://www.annfammed.org/content/5/1/57.abstract N2 - This guideline summarizes the current approaches for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism. The importance of early diagnosis to prevent mortality and morbidity associated with venous thromboembolism cannot be overstressed. This field is highly dynamic, however, and new evidence is emerging periodically that may change the recommendations. The purpose of this guideline is to present recommendations based on current evidence to clinicians to aid in the diagnosis of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Annals Journal Club selection—see inside back cover or http://www.annfammed.org/AJC/. ER -