Calf Swelling: Previous deep vein thrombosis puts you at high risk for recurrence. New leg swelling and pain should prompt an ultrasound. Although it is true that a negative d-dimer is a good test to rule out venous thromboembolic disease in low risk patients, no test is perfect. If you are a high risk patient, particularly is swelling is progressing up your leg an ultrasound is recommended.
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