Journal article
American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: diagnosis of venous thromboembolism
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Modern diagnostic strategies for venous thromboembolism (VTE) incorporate pretest probability (PTP; prevalence) assessment. The ability of diagnostic tests to correctly identify or exclude VTE is influenced by VTE prevalence and test accuracy characteristics.
OBJECTIVE: These evidence-based guidelines are intended to support patients, clinicians, and health care professionals in VTE diagnosis. Diagnostic strategies were evaluated …
Authors
Lim W; Le Gal G; Bates SM; Righini M; Haramati LB; Lang E; Kline JA; Chasteen S; Snyder M; Patel P
Journal
Blood Advances, Vol. 2, No. 22, pp. 3226–3256
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 27, 2018
DOI
10.1182/bloodadvances.2018024828
ISSN
2473-9529