American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: diagnosis of venous thromboembolism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modern diagnostic strategies for venous thromboembolism (VTE) incorporate pretest probability (PTP; prevalence) assessment. The ability of diagnostic tests to correctly identify or exclude VTE is influenced by VTE prevalence and test accuracy characteristics.

Objective

These evidence-based guidelines are intended to support patients, clinicians, and health care professionals in VTE diagnosis. Diagnostic strategies were evaluated for pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower and upper extremity, and recurrent VTE.

Methods

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) formed a multidisciplinary panel including patient representatives. The McMaster University GRADE Centre completed systematic reviews up to 1 October 2017. The panel prioritize

SUBMITTER: Lim W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6258916 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature