Deep vein thrombosis screening
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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.