Publications by authors named "Sophie Ter Haar"
Article Synopsis
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant health issue globally, affecting many patients across various medical fields such as general medicine and public health.
- The text reviews the epidemiology of DVT, covering its incidence rates and associated risk factors.
- It also examines the impact of DVT on healthcare systems, highlighting the importance of prevention and awareness of population risk changes.
The noninvasive magnetic resonance direct thrombus imaging (MRDTI) technique can be used to diagnose acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT), without the use of intravenous contrast. MRDTI holds the potential to differentiate between acute and chronic DVT and could be helpful when diagnosing thrombosis is challenging. Our objective was to evaluate the application of MRDTI in clinical practice, including the frequency and indications of MRDTI scans performed in practice-based conditions, results, impact on treatment decisions, and associated patient outcomes.
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