Deep Venous Thrombosis

Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and pulmonary embolus are discussed.

The consistency of PA-driven care was utilized to develop a protocol for assessing risk of VTE for surgical patients, which led to significant improvement in compliance with published guidelines.

The clinical features, assessment of, diagnosis, and treatment of PKD and nephrotic syndrome are outlined in a quick review format.

Genetic susceptibility to VTE: A primary care approach

Patients with a genetic thrombophilia must be referred to a hematology specialist for long-term management.

Case of the Month: Hypersensitive carotid sinus syndrome

A 58-year-old Hispanic female presented to the emergency department (ED) with left lower extremity pain and edema that had been present for the previous 4 days. The pain had had an acute onset. The patient had no history of travel, immobilization, or other risk factors for hypercoagulation. She denied chest pain, shortness of breath, and cough. Physical examination in the ED revealed that her left lower extremity was swollen up to the proximal thigh; her calf was tender, and her skin was warm.