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The DETECT-VTE Study Reminds Us That VTE Doesn’t Always Look Typical – RPTH
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Jun 30, 2026, 15:23

The DETECT-VTE Study Reminds Us That VTE Doesn’t Always Look Typical – RPTH

RPTH Journal shared on LinkedIn about a recent article by Jo Jerrome et al, adding:

”Many patients with VTE don’t follow the textbook.

The DETECT-VTE audit of UK general practice found that nearly half of VTE diagnoses were initiated in primary care, yet 62% of patients had multiple healthcare visits before diagnosis.

While classic symptoms such as a swollen painful calf or breathlessness remained common, presentations varied widely, including asymptomatic cases, many detected during cancer investigations.

A timely reminder that VTE should remain on the differential, even when the presentation is atypical or vital signs are normal.”

Title: DETECT-VTE: an audit of patients with venous thromboembolism and their characteristics in general practice in the United Kingdom

Authors: Jo Jerrome, Christopher J. Michaels, Naman Kochar, Matthew Fay, Beverley J. Hunt

The DETECT-VTE Study Reminds Us That VTE Doesn't Always Look Typical - RPTH

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