Venous Thromboembolism Flashcards
1
Q
Calf pain elicited by passive foot dorsiflexion
A
Homan’s sign
2
Q
Best blood test to exclude venous thromboembolism
A
D-dimer assay
D-dimer
•half-life: 3 days
•remain elevated for at least 3 days
3
Q
Imaging of choice for DVT
A
Venous ultrasound
Most common imaging for PE:
Chest CT angiography
