Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein and, while most commonly occurring in the deep veins of the lower limb and pelvis, DVTs can also occur in any deep vein, most commonly in the veins of the upper limb and neck. Ultrasound is the first-line imaging […]
Therese Herlihy
University College Dublin
A patient presenting with possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most common scenarios that clinicians face on a daily basis. Incidence is estimated to be approximately 1 in 1,000. Due to the potentially fatal consequences of not appropriately diagnosing and treating DVT – specifically pulmonary embolism – the importance of prompt and […]
Dr Neelan Das, Dr R Kaikini, Dr N Wojtasjek, Dr Charlene Barter
Kent and Canterbury Hospital