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Leg pain and inflammation: why nurses need to think superficial vein thrombosis
Superficial thrombophlebitis is under-recognised, but if left untreated it can lead to DVT
Posted 03 February 2021 - 14:23
Posted 03 February 2021 - 14:23
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