Essays about: "Deep Vein Thrombosis"
Found 4 essays containing the words Deep Vein Thrombosis.
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1. Venous Thromboembolism after Thoracotomy and Lung LobectomyIn Patients with Lung Malignancy
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaperAbstract : Background: Venous thromboembolism, manifesting as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a significant source of morbidity and mortality and a cause of postoperative complications after invasive surgery. These adverse events are more likely to occur in high risk patients, such as those with cancer or undergoing major surgery with the highest incidence peak taking place within the first month after surgery. READ MORE
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2. Follow-up of Patients Treated with Sclerosing Therapy and/or Surgery for Achilles Tendinopathy
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaperAbstract : Introduction: Achilles tendinopathy can be a chronic disabling condition. Sclerosing injections under ultrasonographic guidance is one method to treat Achilles tendinopathy. Initially good results have later been questioned. Surgery is another treatment option that has been questioned because of varying reported success rate. READ MORE
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3. Clinical Assessment for Deep Vein Thrombosis using Support Vector Machines : A description of a clinical assessment and compression ultrasonography journaling system for deep vein thrombosis using support vector machines
University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)Abstract : This master thesis describes a journaling system for compression ultrasonography and a clinical assessment system for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We evaluate Support Vector Machines (SVM) models with linear- and radial basis function-kernels for predicting deep vein thrombosis, and for facilitating creation of new clinical DVT assessment. READ MORE
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4. Strategies for Diagnosing Deep Vein Thrombosis -a Cost Effectiveness Analysis
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Economic evaluations are used in the health care sector to help decision makers allocate resources. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost effectiveness of a new diagnostic algorithm of deep vein thrombosis. Patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis are common at emergency departments, although few actually have the disease. READ MORE
