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Deep vein thrombosis other imaging findings

Introduction

Editor(s)-In-Chief: The APEX Trial Investigators, C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] ; Kashish Goel, M.D.; Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Justine Cadet

Overview

Overview

Impedance plethysmography can be used in the evaluation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT); however, it is not a routinely performed test.[1] A venous thrombosis alters the normal response to temporary venous obstruction in a highly characteristic way. It causes a delay in emptying of the venous system after the release of the tourniquet.[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Heijboer H, Büller HR, Lensing AW, Turpie AG, Colly LP, ten Cate JW (1993). “A comparison of real-time compression ultrasonography with impedance plethysmography for the diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis in symptomatic outpatients”. N Engl J Med. 329 (19): 1365–9. doi:10.1056/NEJM199311043291901. PMID 8413431.
  2. ↑ Line BR (2001). “Pathophysiology and diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis”. Semin Nucl Med. 31 (2): 90–101. PMID 11330789.