Ultrasound Performed by Emergency Physicians for Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review

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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Main Authors: Daniel Hercz, Oren J. Mechanic, Marcia Varella, Francisco Fajardo, Robert L. Levine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2024-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0zq46173

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