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Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE), is the third commonest vascular disorder in Caucasian populations.1 In Australia, DVT alone (without concomitant PE) affects 52 persons per 100 000 annually.2 Timely management of DVT is important as it is a common cause of morbidity. 2000 Jan. 81(1):127-9. 157(20):2317-21. 48:475-89. 25 Suppl 3:83-9. [Medline]. 85(3):607-14. Chest. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Kakkar AK, Brenner B, Dahl OE, et al. [Medline]. Thromb Res. Suspected deep-vein thrombosis is a common condition, with a lifetime cumulative incidence of 2 to 5 percent. [Medline]. It can lead to a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism and is a common problem worldwide. DVT treatment guidelines, medications, and surgery options are provided. J Nucl Med. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vein, most often in the legs. [Medline]. 114(7):545-51. 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