Deep Venous Thrombosis: Identifying The Killer Before It Strikes

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The symptoms of DVT overlap significantly with several other common processes, many of which are easily disregarded. Take care to have an appropriately high index of suspicion for DVT.
A patient can have no swelling in a leg and still have a DVT.
Injury or venous stasis is not necessary for all DVT. Inherited and acquired thrombophilia are important causes of DVT.
Overall, duplex ultrasound is the best diagnostic modality.
Discharge on low-molecular-weight heparin requires both training on drug administration and confidence that supplies at a pharmacy will be available to the patient.