MDA D-Dimer / Recurrent DVT Study
Deep Vein Thrombosis
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Deep Vein Thrombosis focused on measuring deep vein thrombosis, DVT
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 or older Currently suspected for recurrent DVT Has a prior history of objectively documented DVT or PE Exclusion Criteria: Comorbid condition limiting survival to less than 3 months History of hypersensitivity to contrast medium Renal dysfunction with a creatinine of > 150 mcmol/L Treatment with full-dose therapeutic unfractionated or low molecular weight heparin that was initiated 24 hours or more prior to eligibility assessment Pregnancy or lactation Symptomatic for pulmonary embolism Absence of symptoms within five days prior to presentation Participation in another trial precluding the use of the diagnostic algorithm in this study Geographically inaccessible for follow-up Compression ultrasound, venogram, IPG, or D-dimer performed PRIOR to assessment
Sites / Locations
- Hamilton General Hospital
- McMaster University Medical Centre
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Henderson Research Centre
- Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General
- Academic Medical Centre