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Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Screening for Proximal Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
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Call to action to prevent venous thromboembolism
Thomas W Wakefield1, Robert B McLafferty, Joann M Lohr
1Section of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. thomasww@umich.edu
Journal of Vascular Surgery
|June 6, 2009
Summary
Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, collectively venous thromboembolism, affect over 900,000 Americans annually. The Surgeon General
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE), encompassing deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a significant national health issue in the U.S.
- Over 900,000 cases and 300,000 deaths occur annually due to VTE.
- A 2006 workshop led to the Surgeon General's Call to Action to address VTE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To raise public awareness regarding VTE risk factors, symptoms, and triggers.
- To promote evidence-based practices for VTE screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
- To stimulate new scientific research to fill knowledge gaps in VTE.
Main Methods:
- Convened a workshop in May 2006 to address the VTE problem.
- Announced the Acting U.S. Public Health Service Surgeon General's Call to Action on September 15, 2008.
- Highlighted key areas for improvement in VTE management and research.
Main Results:
- Increased public awareness of VTE risks, triggers, and symptoms.
- Encouraged the development and implementation of evidence-based VTE practices.
- Initiated a call for further scientific investigation into VTE.
Conclusions:
- The Surgeon General's Call to Action is a pivotal advancement in combating VTE.
- It establishes a framework for multidisciplinary efforts against VTE.
- Accelerated dissemination of VTE knowledge to the public and healthcare professionals is crucial.
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