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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common clinical condition that can present as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Both conditions require prompt diagnosis and treatment as they are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality.

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Abbreviations

AC:

Anticoagulation

BNP:

Brain natriuetic peptide

CDT:

Catheter directed therapy

CT:

Computed tomography

CTPA:

Computed tomography pulmonary angiography

CV:

Cardiovascular

DVT:

Deep venous thrombosis

ECG:

Electrocardiogram

ECMO:

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

HTN:

Hpertension

ICU:

Intensive care unit

IV:

Intravenous

IVC:

Inferior vena cava

LE:

Lower extremity

LMWH:

Low molecular weight heparin

LV:

Left ventricle

MR:

Magnetic resonance

OAC:

Oral anticoagulant

PE:

Pulmonary emoblism

PH:

Pulmonary hypertension

PTS:

Post thrombotic syndrome

RBBB:

Right bundle branch block

RV:

Right ventricle

SQ:

Subcutaneous

UE:

Upper extremity

V/Q:

Ventilation perfusion

VKA:

Vitamin K antagonist

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We would like to thank Dr. Jay Giri and Dr. Joseph Garasic for their work on the previous version of this chapter.

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  1. Cardiovascular Disease and Vascular Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital/North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA

    Jeremy D. Jacobson

  2. Harvard Medical School, VASCORE, AMS, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

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Jacobson, J.D., Weinberg, I. (2021). Venous Thromboembolism. In: Gaggin, H.K., Januzzi Jr., J.L. (eds) MGH Cardiology Board Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45792-1_11

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