Duplex scan in patients with clinical suspicion of deep venous thrombosis.

Background: The incidence of deep venous thrombosis is 0.6/1000 habitants and when symptomatic its diagnosis by duplex scan has 100% sensitivity and 98% specificity.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the findings of the duplex scan in patients with clinical suspicion of deep venous thrombosis.

Appropriateness of carotid plaque and intima-media thickness assessment in routine clinical practice.

Objectives: To describe the findings and evaluate appropriateness of a carotid artery study including the measurement of IMT, the presence of atherosclerotic plaque, and their correlation with cardiovascular risk factors.

Methods: 555 patients (220 men; 67.06 +/- 12.