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a) Duplex ultrasound
Yes
The best
answer. The top concern for this patient is a deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
This is the most commonly used method of evaluation in the United States.
In a patient where the pre-test probability is moderate or high, the sensitivity
is > 95% at diagnosing a popliteal or femoral DVT. Sensitivity is lower
for calf DVT or for assessment of an asymptomatic lower extremity.(2)
There is
more than one correct answer
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