emDocs - January 26, 2016 - Author: Long B - Edited by: Koyfman A
"Venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease is a commonly managed condition in the ED and consists of DVT (deep venous thrombosis) and PE (pulmonary embolism). The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) released an update of the diagnosis and management of these conditions in January 2016. This post is a quick review of the updated ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. A full link to the guidelines is provided below."