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Review
. 2003 May 31;326(7400):1180-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7400.1180.

Diagnosis, investigation, and management of deep vein thrombosis

Clive Tovey  1 , Suzanne Wyatt
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Review

Diagnosis, investigation, and management of deep vein thrombosis

Clive Tovey et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its clinical diagnosis is unreliable. This article explains current screening and diagnostic methods as well as treatment

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Use of digital photoplethysmography screening for deep vein thrombosis
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Fig 2
Normal digital photoplethysmography curve together with an abnormal curve implying deep vein thrombosis
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Venogram showing a popliteal deep vein thrombosis
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