DVT/Pulmonary Embolism

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of DVT and pulmonary embolism involves taking a medical history and performing a physical examination and diagnostic tests. Blood tests also can be used to help in the diagnosis. A medical history includes information about risk factors for DVT including blood clotting disorders, use of hormones (birth control pills), obesity, and varicose veins.

During physical examination, the physician looks for signs such as tenderness, swelling, discoloration, and warmth on one s...Read the full article