Cardiovascular - VTE Flashcards
1
Q
path of a PE?
A
clot in venous system detaches travels through RHS of heart through pulmonary artery lungs
2
Q
risk factors for PE?
A
malignancy pregnancy hyper oestrogenic state sepsis thrombophilia immobile obese trauma surgery age
3
Q
features of a PE?
A
SOB chest pain hypoxic hypotension fever haemoptysis DVT signs
4
Q
Ix for a PE?
A
CTPA
D dimers
CXR
5
Q
Ix for a PE if pregnant?
A
V/Q instead of CTPA
6
Q
treatment for an unprovoked PE?
A
6 months rivaroxaban
7
Q
treatment for a provoked PE?
A
3 months rivaroxaban
8
Q
treatment for a PE if patient has cancer?
A
LMWH for 6 months
9
Q
how long should compression stockings be worn post thrombosis?
A
2 years
10
Q
alternative to anticoagulation treatment?
A
IVC filter
11
Q
blood supply of lower limb?
A
external iliac femoral -> deep femoral popliteal -> anterior tibial \+ posterior tibial -> fibular (common peroneal) dorsalis pedis
12
Q
features of a DVT?
A
calf swelling pain oedema redness varicose veins
13
Q
components of virchow’s triad?
A
hypercoag
endothelial inury
circulatory status
14
Q
Ix for a DVT?
A
D dimers
Well’s score
US
15
Q
bloods for a VTE?
A
FBC LFTs U+Es INR aPTT thrombophilia screen
