

3 standards of clinical practice when a DVT is suspected
A patient presenting with a possible pulmonary embolism can be considered an emergency. Often the clinical picture may not be clear for a definitive diagnosis. There are standard clinical guidelines which are followed when a DVT or pulmonary embolism is suspected. Recently, I was asked to review a case where a patient presenting with lower left leg pain and edema to the emergency room was sent home after evaluation and treatment for a DVT. Following discharge the patient re