Emergency Medicine Reports – May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
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Outpatient Management of Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosed in the ED
Venous thromboembolism, which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a common presentation in the emergency department. A systematic approach, incorporating the patient’s history, risk factors, physical examination findings, and validated risk stratification tools, can effectively guide diagnostic evaluation. Many patients with venous thromboembolism can be safely managed in the outpatient setting.