Ultrasound Performed by Emergency Physicians for Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) performed by emergency physicians (EP) has emerged as an effective alternative to radiology department ultrasounds for the diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Systematic reviews suggested good sensitivity and specificity overall for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2024-02-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0zq46173 |