Clinical Policy: Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Suspected Acute Venous Thromboembolic Disease

This clinical policy from the American College of Emergency Physicians addresses key issues in the evaluation and management of adult patients with suspected venous thromboembolism. A writing subcommittee conducted a systematic review of the literature to derive evidence-based recommendations to answer the following clinical questions: (1) In adult patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism, can a clinical prediction rule be used to...