Journal article
The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis of the first deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity
Abstract
The diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) may be challenging due to the inaccuracy of clinical assessment and diversity of diagnostic tests. On one hand, missed diagnosis may result in life-threatening conditions. On the other hand, unnecessary treatment may lead to serious complications. As a result of an initiative of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), an expert panel led by the Saudi Association for Venous …
Authors
Al-Hameed F; Al-Dorzi HM; Shamy A; Qadi A; Bakhsh E; Aboelnazar E; Abdelaal M; Al Khuwaitir T; Al-Moamary MS; Al-Hajjaj MS
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 3–15
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.4103/1817-1737.146849
ISSN
1817-1737