Thrombosis research
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Thrombosis research · Jan 2008
Multicenter StudyFactors associated with the timing of diagnosis of venous thromboembolism: results from the MASTER registry.
Signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are non-specific and thus can make diagnosis difficult, even for an experienced clinician. We aimed to evaluate the timing of diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in Italian hospitals and to identify individual and clinical predictors of timely or delayed diagnosis. ⋯ Substantial delays occur when diagnosing both DVT and PE. The severity of presentation, but not patient risk profile are associated with earlier diagnosis, even in patients with signs or symptoms of PE.