Haematology Flashcards

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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

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Management of DVT

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Proximal to knee - hospital
Distal to knee - community anticoagulation (rivaroxaban)
Superficial - as per health pathways depending on distance from saphenofemoral junction (SFJ)

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