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Fig. 1. Algorithm for diagnosing DVT using clinical assessment, venous ultrasonography, and D-dimer testing. / #Re-evaluate history and review ultrasound for features suggestive of old rather than new thrombosis. If ultrasound findings are inconclusive, venography should be considered. *In patients with a high clinical probability or who cannot return for serial ultrasonography, venography is recommended. Venography can also be considered in patients with cardiorespiratory compromise.

Algorithm for diagnosing DVT using clinical assessment, venous ultrasonography, and D-dimer testing.

#Re-evaluate history and review ultrasound for features suggestive of old rather than new thrombosis. If ultrasound findings are inconclusive, venography should be considered. *In patients with a high clinical probability or who cannot return for serial ultrasonography, venography is recommended. Venography can also be considered in patients with cardiorespiratory compromise.

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