10.18.18 Thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
How do you diagnose DVT?
A
Duplex ultrasound
2
Q
What does a negative D dimer blood test in a person with low pretest probability rule out?
A
Clot
3
Q
How do you treat a DVT?
A
Everyone goes on an anticoagulant for at least three months
4
Q
What is a deep vein in the leg?
A
Superficial Femoral Vein
5
Q
What are the Deep Arm Veins?
A
Subclavian
Axillary
Brachial
6
Q
What are the symptoms of the pulmonary artery block?
A
- Hypotension
- Right heart failure
- Syncope
- Death
7
Q
What are the symptoms of a peripheral branch artery block?
A
- SOB
- Cough
- Pleuritic chest pain
8
Q
How do you diagnose PE?
A
- CT angiography
- V/Q scanning
- Echocardiography
- GOLD STANDARD: Pulmonary angiography