This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when ...

Deep veins, which are thicker than superficial veins, are responsible for receiving blood from superficial veins and pumping it to the heart. While DVT can occur in any part of the body, it most ...

A 35-year-old woman with a long-standing history of lower extremity swelling developed worsening symptoms of excessive vaginal bleeding, abdominal discomfort, and severe bilateral lower extremity ...

Sequential compression devices are used to reduce venous stasis and deep venous thrombosis after joint replacement. Thigh-length, calf-length, and foot compression devices were compared in using ...