The Role of Daily Measurement of Lower Limb Circumference in Early Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Presence of Other Risk Factors in Patients Admitted to Infectious Diseases Ward of Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, during 2012-2013

The Role of Daily Measurement of Lower Limb Circumference in Early Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Presence of Other Risk Factors in Patients Admitted to Infectious Diseases Ward of Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, during 2012-2013

Introduction: Considering the high rate of mortality in patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, the aim of this study was to evaluate the role of daily measurement of lower limb circumference in early diagnosis of DVT in patients admitted to Infectious Diseases Ward of Imam...

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Main Authors: Ali Akbar Heydari, Rryhane Jafari, Amin Bojdy, Mehrdad Farokhnia, Javad Ghaboulishahroodi, Ahmad Khalifeh Soltani, Hamid Reza Naderi, Mohammad Reza Sarvghad, Ashraf Tavanaee Sani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-10-01
Series:Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Journal
Subjects:
Deep vein thrombosis
Difference of two legs periphery
Infection
Online Access:http://psj.mums.ac.ir/article_5252_018c9bb9d40d1f4430cd59e9fa6c118f.pdf

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