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Whilst MRI can be used for diagnosing DVT in specific situations, the most commonly employed diagnostic tool is Doppler ultrasound which is easier and cheaper to carry out.
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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Chest X-rays are not typically used for diagnosing DVT. They are more commonly employed to evaluate conditions of the chest and lungs, such as pneumonia or pneumothorax.
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Chest X-ray
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Electrocardiograms are used to assess the electrical activity of the heart and are not a primary diagnostic tool for DVT. However, they may be performed to rule out other cardiac conditions if there are associated symptoms.
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Electrocardiogram
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ABG analysis assesses oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and is not used for diagnosing DVT. It is primarily used in the evaluation of respiratory and metabolic disorders.
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Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
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Doppler ultrasound is the most commonly used diagnostic test for confirming DVT. It is a non-invasive and highly sensitive method for visualising blood flow in deep veins and identifying the presence of blood clots.
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Doppler ultrasound
Concept
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DVT
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Leg Pain
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A 52-year-old male patient presents with unilateral lower extremity pain, swelling, and redness.

Based on the clinical presentation and initial evaluation, which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used for confirming the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
a