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==Value of screening==
==Overview:Value of screening==
In-spite of identifying patients at increased risk of VTE, there is no clear clinical value for screening, the following reason explains
In-spite of identifying patients at increased risk of VTE, there is no clear clinical value for screening, the following reason explains
*The strongest risk factor for VTE recurrence is the prior VTE event itself.
*The strongest risk factor for VTE recurrence is the prior VTE event itself.
*After discontinuation of warfarin in VTE patients, especially where the cause was unknown, there are still at high risk of recurrence. irrespective of the presence of inherited thrombophilia.
*After discontinuation of warfarin in VTE patients, especially where the cause was unknown, there are still at high risk of recurrence. irrespective of the presence of inherited thrombophilia.
*Anticoagulant prophylaxis is rarely recommended in asymptomatic affected family members outside of high risk situations.
*Anticoagulant prophylaxis is rarely recommended in asymptomatic affected family members outside of high risk situations.

Revision as of 18:48, 25 August 2011

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Overview:Value of screening

In-spite of identifying patients at increased risk of VTE, there is no clear clinical value for screening, the following reason explains

  • The strongest risk factor for VTE recurrence is the prior VTE event itself.
  • After discontinuation of warfarin in VTE patients, especially where the cause was unknown, there are still at high risk of recurrence. irrespective of the presence of inherited thrombophilia.
  • Anticoagulant prophylaxis is rarely recommended in asymptomatic affected family members outside of high risk situations.