Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science
Article Title
Specialty
Family Practice
Advisor
Dr. Elyse Watkins
Abstract
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the extremities is a common type of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that can develop from a variety of causes, both provoked and unprovoked. Some patients will only need repeat ultrasound surveillance without anticoagulant treatment while others may need hospitalization, parenteral anticoagulants and/or thrombolysis. This case report focuses on a patient with a provoked distal DVT that was managed solely by the primary care provider (PCP) in a rural clinic-setting using pre-test-probability scoring, point-of-care testing (POCT), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and outpatient diagnostic imaging. It demonstrates cost containment and time-saving strategies that benefits both patient and provider.
Recommended Citation
Eisner D. Management of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care. Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science. 2021; 3(4).
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