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A 23-year-old male asked:

Sob, severe cramping and swelling in legs with elevated d dimer. ct scan negative for pe. doc ordered ultrasound of legs. will this rule out dvt??

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YES: Venous and arterial ultrasounds should identify a dvt.

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