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Overview

This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT). The CPG+ is based on the 2016 guideline; an updated CPG+ is in development.

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Wells Clinical Prediction Rule for Deep Vein Thrombosis

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