Management of superficial venous thrombosis based on individual risk profiles: protocol for the development and validation of three prognostic prediction models in large primary care cohorts

Management of superficial venous thrombosis based on individual risk profiles: protocol for the development and validation of three prognostic prediction models in large primary care cohorts

Abstract Background Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) is considered a benign thrombotic condition in most patients. However, it also can cause serious complications, such as clot progression to deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Although most SVT patients are encountered in...

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Main Authors: F. S. van Royen, M. van Smeden, K. G. M. Moons, F. H. Rutten, G. J. Geersing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Diagnostic and Prognostic Research
Subjects:
Superficial venous thrombosis
Thrombophlebitis
Primary care
Prediction
Prognosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-021-00104-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-021-00104-8

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