The Diagnosis of VTE & Thrombophilias
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Course Overview
This CME presentation provides a practical, evidence-based approach to the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), with an emphasis on appropriate use of clinical prediction tools, D-dimer testing, and diagnostic imaging. The presentation also addresses VTE diagnosis in pregnancy, upper-extremity DVT, and strategies to reduce unnecessary imaging while maintaining diagnostic safety.
The course further explores hereditary thrombophilias, including Factor V Leiden, prothrombin gene mutation, and deficiencies of antithrombin, protein C, and protein S. Participants will examine when thrombophilia testing is appropriate, the potential benefits and limitations of testing, factors that may affect test accuracy, and how results may influence anticoagulation and clinical decision-making.
Course Content
Credits
* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.
Course Details
- Duration
- 1.00 hour
- Released
- Aug 15, 2026
- Last Review
- Aug 15, 2026
- Expires
- Aug 15, 2029
Objectives
Apply an evidence-based, algorithmic approach to the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Utilize clinical prediction rules and D-dimer testing to assess pretest probability and determine the appropriate need for diagnostic imaging in suspected VTE.
Apply pregnancy-specific diagnostic strategies for suspected pulmonary embolism while considering the appropriate use of laboratory testing and imaging.
Identify patients for whom hereditary thrombophilia testing may be appropriate and recognize factors that can affect the accuracy and clinical utility of testing.
Evaluate thrombophilia results and patient-specific risk factors to support informed decisions regarding anticoagulation duration and prevention of recurrent VTE.
Target Audience
This CME activity is intended for internal medicine physicians, as well as physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with suspected or confirmed venous thromboembolism (VTE), including:
Internal Medicine Physicians
Family Medicine Physicians
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Hospitalists
Hematologists
Pulmonologists
Cardiologists
Obstetricians/Gynecologists
Advanced Practice Providers involved in VTE evaluation and management
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Scott Stevens, MD, MACP, FCCP, FRCP
Disclosure
Financial Disclosures
None of the speakers, planners, or moderators for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing products used by or on patients.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships.
This activity was developed without any financial support, influence, or involvement from any ineligible companies.
Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Remaining persons in control of content have no relevant financial relationships.
Accreditation
The Clark County Medical Society is accredited by the Utah Medical Association (UMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Clark County Medical Society designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.