Investigation and Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease (including DVT and PE)

Ref/ID: P130213(01) V4.1

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Venous thrombosis refers to the formation of potentially deadly blood clots in the deep veins of the body. Once formed, a clot can slow or block normal blood flow, or break loose and travel to the lungs. A clot that travels within the circulation to the lungs is called a pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are known collectively as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Categories:

  • Medicine: Stroke, Elderly, Rehab, Neurology

Published: 30/11/2018

Status: Passed revised review date of 31/03/2019

Author: daniel.horner@nca.nhs.uk

Owners:

  • Salford Care Organisation
  • Salford Care Organisation: Neurosciences

Applicable to:

  • Salford Care Organisation