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. 2022 Feb 1;52(2):49-53.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000806148.44520.3d.

Rheumatoid arthritis and DVT risk

Susan L Quisenberry  1 , Phillip T Atchison, Damon B Cottrell
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Rheumatoid arthritis and DVT risk

Susan L Quisenberry et al. Nursing. .

Abstract

Studies show that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared with the general population. This article discusses the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of RA, explores the DVT risk in patients with RA, and outlines critical nursing actions to care for these patients.

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