Guideline for the Investigation and Management of Venous ThromboEmbolism (VTE)

Ref/ID: NCAME023(23) V1.1

This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of people with suspected or confirmed VTE within an inpatient and outpatient setting. Guidance is provided for the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of varying types of VTE, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), catheter related thrombosis (CRT), superficial venous thrombosis, unusual site thrombosis (UST), cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and cancer associated thrombosis (CAT).

Categories:

  • Medicine: Acute illness, Anaesthesia, Critical care, Emergency department
  • Surgery: Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular
  • Women and children’s: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Maternity, Midwifery, Community midwifery

Published: 11/07/2024

Status: Up to date - due for review on 31/07/2028

Owners:

  • Salford Care Organisation
  • Salford Care Organisation: Tertiary Medicine

Applicable to:

  • Bury Care Organisation
  • Oldham Care Organisation
  • Rochdale Care Organisation
  • Salford Care Organisation
  • Northern Care Alliance (all)