deep vein thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is a deep venous thrombosis
A
blood clot in the deep venous system
2
Q
risk factors for dvt endothelial injury
A
smoking
trauma
latrogenic
3
Q
factors that affect dvt venous stasis
A
immobility
surgery
obesity
4
Q
risk factors for dvt hypercoagulability
A
inherited disorders
malignancy
pregnancy and orthopaedic disorders
5
Q
symptoms of dvt
A
pain
swelling
erythema
redness
6
Q
differential diagnosis of dvt
A
cellulitis
heart failure
trauma
compartmnet syndrome
7
Q
investigation for dvt
A
bloods -d dimer
venous duplex ultrasound
8
Q
management of DVT
A
anti-coagulation
compression stockings
investigate cancer as well
9
Q
white leg
A
occlusion of deep vein with patent superficial veins
10
Q
blue leg
A
occlusion of both deep and superficial venous outflow
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