Excluding deep vein thrombosis safely in primary care

J Fam Pract. 2006 Jul;55(7):613-8.

Abstract

Our validated primary care rule safely excludes deep vein thrombosis in one-quarter of patients suspected of having the disease. We recommend the use of this rule by family practitioners.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Algorithms
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Primary Health Care / methods*
  • ROC Curve
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*
  • Venous Thrombosis / epidemiology