00:00 In summary, then, I think with the deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism lectures we've talked about, I think it's clear: • DVT is exceedingly common. It's often missed, because there's no findings that point to it, and it is potentially lethal. 00:18 • The diagnosis is, therefore, often difficult, usually requires sophisticated nonivasive tests such as ultrasonography. The physical exam can make the diagnosis at times, but not always. • And effective therapy can definitely save lives.
The lecture Deep Vein Thrombosis: Summary by Joseph Alpert, MD is from the course Venous Diseases.
Which of the following is the primary diagnostic aid for visualization of deep venous thrombosis?
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