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How Confident are We in Recognizing Venous Thromboembolism in Emergency Medicine?

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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) and is the third leading cardiovascular diagnosis after heart attack and stroke. It occurs due to various acquired and hereditary factors that promote the formation of thrombus in deep veins with consequent partial or complete vessel obstruction or embolism formation, potentially resulting in pulmonary artery blockage and pulmonary embolism. Treatment of VTE includes the use of anticoagulant drugs to prevent further clot deposition and embolization, while in severe cases thrombolysis or surgery may be required. Given the often-non-specific symptoms and clinical signs, early recognition and treatment of DVT and PE is a major challenge for all emergency physicians, and essential to prevent complications and reduce mortality associated with venous thromboembolism.

Ključne riječi

thromboembolism; emergency medicine; deep vein thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; anticoagulant drugs

Hrčak ID:

321768

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/321768

Datum izdavanja:

24.10.2024.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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