Clinical Corner: Deep Vein Thrombosis

Physician / Healthcare Provider Resources

1. Deep Vein Thrombosis Inpatient Evaluation Form- This tool can be utilized for clinicians to access a patient’s risk for DVT.  It is a partial checklist of common risk factors for DVT.
2. Assess the DVT Risk- This resource reviews disease burden and risk factors for developing a DVT.  It also reviews DVT management.
3. Outpatient Algorithm for the Management of DVT/PE- This algorithm encompasses many different health care settings and can be used to help manage patients who are transitioning between areas of care.
4. Checklist for DVT Patient Education- Topics to discuss with patients and families/caregivers regarding DVT.
5. Selection Criteria for Outpatient Anticoagulant Therapy- This tool offers inclusion/exclusion criteria that should be considered in evaluating a patient for potential outpatient treatment of DVT.

Patient Resources

1. Know the Risks for Deep Vein Thrombosis- This resource will help to increase awareness of DVTs and PEs.  It contains information such as signs and symptoms of DVTs and PEs, as well as information regarding patients who many be at a higher risk for developing VTEs.
2. Deep Vein Thrombosis Overview- This resource contains important information for patients to learn about DVTs and PEs.  It gives useful information about risk factors, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis.