DVT and PE are among the leading causes of perioperative morbidity and mortality in
orthopedic patients. To reduce potentially devastating complications of DVT and PE, it is …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common, ubiquitous, and potentially lethal disease. As
symptoms and clinical findings are notoriously nonspecific, diagnostic imaging is essential …

Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis are the two most important
manifestations of venous thromboembolism. Most patients with deep venous thrombosis or …

Background Compression ultrasonography is the most effective diagnostic tool in the
emergency department (ED) for the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It has been …

Pleuritic chest pain is characterized by sudden and intense sharp, stabbing, or burning pain
in the chest when inhaling and exhaling. Pulmonary embolism is the most common serious …

Objective: Diagnostic tools in emergency medicine have been widely studied. As a non-
invasive and quick tool, ultrasound plays a role in the field of emergency medicine. Thus, it is …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) mostly presenting as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and
pulmonary embolism (PE) affects up to 600,000 individuals in United States each year …

Patients with nephrotic syndrome are at an increased risk for thrombotic events; deep
venous thrombosis, renal vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism are quite common in …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cause of
cardiovascular illness and is projected to double in incidence by 2050. It is a spectrum of …

Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) share
some risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and dietary habits. Poor self-rated health (SRH) …