Deep vein thrombosis diagnosis specific situations

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Editor(s)-In-Chief: The APEX Trial Investigators, C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] ; Kashish Goel, M.D.; Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Justine Cadet

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Overview

The approach to diagnosis of DVT may be modified in certain situations, where the suspicion is high or there is a recurrent episode. This chapter will discuss these modifications, that have been recommended the American College of Chest Physicians[1].

Recurrent DVT

Pregnant patients

  • Initial test should be proximal compression ultrasound.
  • If initial proximal compression ultrasound is negative, serial testing with either proximal compression ultrasound at day 3 and day 7 or D-dimer at presentation should be done.
  • Dopper ultrasound of the iliac vein is recommended, if there are signs of isolated iliac vein thrombosis like swelling of the entire leg, with or without flank, buttock or back pain.

Upper Extremity DVT

  • Combined modality ultrasound (compression ultrasound with either Doppler to color Doppler) in the initial test of choice.
  • If the initial ultrasound is negative but clinical suspicion stays high, further testing with serial ultrasound, D-dimer or venography should be performed.

CUS as the first initial test

It is recommended that pretest probability should be computed in each patient to assess the need for further testing. However in certain clinical scenarios (like moderate probability), the clinician may decide to proceed with compression ultrasound as the first test.

  • If positive, then treatment should be started.
  • If negative, repeat compression ultrasound or D-dimer testing should be done in 1 week.

Positive D-dimer only

Isolated distal DVT

  • On identification of an isolated DVT in the distal calf veins, serial testing is recommended to rule out proximal extension.

References

  1. Bates SM, Jaeschke R, Stevens SM; et al. (2012). "Diagnosis of DVT: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines". Chest. 141 (2 Suppl): e351S–418S. doi:10.1378/chest.11-2299. PMID 22315267. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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