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AHRQ Evidence reports and summaries AHRQ Evidence Reports, Numbers 61 - 119 68. Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Contract No. 290-97-0007 Prepared by: The Johns Hopkins University Evidence-based Practice Center Jodi B. Segal, MD, MPH John Eng, MD Mollie W. Jenckes, MHSc, BSN Leonardo J. Tamariz, MD, MPH Dennis T. Bolger, MD, MPH Jerry A. Krishnan, MD Michael B. Streiff, MD Kirk A. Harris, BA Carolyn J. Feuerstein Eric B. Bass, MD, MPH Investigators AHRQ Publication No. 03-E016 March 2003 ISBN: 1-58763-079-6 ISSN: 1530-4396 This report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for development of clinical practice guidelines and other quality enhancement tools, or as a basis for reimbursement and coverage policies. Endorsement by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) of such derivative products may not be stated or implied. AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, address patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services. AHRQ sponsors and conducts research that provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. The information helps heath care decisionmakerspatients and clinicians, health system leaders, and policymakersmake more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services. |