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Clinical presentations of VTE (DVT and PE) and distribution of DVT site involvement in patients.
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| DVT site (n = 150) | ||
| Left leg DVT | 116 | 77.4 |
| Right leg DVT | 23 | 15.3 |
| Bilateral DVT | 8 | 5.3 |
| Upper limbs | 3 | 2.0 |
| Clinical presentations of VTE (n = 180) | ||
| Lower leg pain | 103 | 57.2 |
| Lower limb swelling | 98 | 54.4 |
| Entire leg swelling | 64 | 35.6 |
| Shortness of breath | 37 | 20.6 |
| Chest pain | 36 | 20.2 |
| Calf swelling >3 cm | 23 | 12.8 |
| Localized tenderness | 16 | 8.9 |
| Pitting edema | 10 | 5.6 |
