During the initial evaluation, DVT was diagnosed in about 15% of patients in each group. During 3 months of follow-up, 2 additional venous thromboembolic events occurred in the D-dimer group ...

Deep-vein thrombosis is often diagnosed with a blood test known as a D-dimer and using ultrasound, which can assess the flow of blood in veins. If your doctor suspects a clot in your lungs ...

Venography: If an ultrasound and D-dimer blood test are not successful to detect blood clot in the body, venegraphy is recommended. This method involves injection of a special dye into a vein ...

Background Lower limb cellulitis and deep vein thrombosis share clinical features and investigation of patients with cellulitis for concurrent DVT is common. The prevalence of DVT in this group is ...

Alexander is considered at increased risk for complications such as blood clots, particularly dangerous during air travel.