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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Extensive iliofemoral DVT (candidate for thrombolysis)

Recommended: Lower Extremity Doppler + CT or MR Venography Pelvis is the preferred imaging study for extensive iliofemoral dvt (candidate for thrombolysis). Catheter-directed thrombolysis may reduce post-thrombotic syndrome in selected patients.

Recommended study

Lower Extremity Doppler + CT or MR Venography Pelvis

CT IV contrast Preferred Vascular EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Catheter-directed thrombolysis may reduce post-thrombotic syndrome in selected patients.

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