Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
High risk with DVT - needs USS rather than D-dimer
A
Suspected superficial thrombophlebitis
Upper limb DVT suspected
DVT suspected in pregnancy
-request pelvic vein USS
2
Q
Management of DVT
A
Proximal to knee - hospital
Distal to knee - community anticoagulation (rivaroxaban)
Superficial - as per health pathways depending on distance from saphenofemoral junction (SFJ)