Blood test may spare ER patients from unneeded scans for clots
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Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is a painful but usually harmless blood clot just under the skin. However, about 4% of people develop more serious clots in deep veins or lungs. Current guidelines recommend ultrasound scans to decide if blood thinners are needed, but scans are o…
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Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC