Deep Vein Thrombosis Flashcards
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Define Deep Vein Thrombosis:
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Formation of blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vain (mostly in legs)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Risk Factors P PDVT A I T S C
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Pregnancy Previous DVT Age Immobility Trauma Surgery (25-50% risk) Cancer
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Signs & Symptoms BK CW CE CT CS MF PO
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65% of Below Knee DVTs are asymptomatic & rarely embolise to lung Calf Warmth Calf Erythema - redness Calf Tenderness Calf Swelling Mild Fever Pitting Oedema
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Investigations WS DD CUS UM
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Investigations Wells Score D-Dimer Compression US Underlying Malignancy
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Wells Score = all + 1 CS CSV PPPI PO PDVT BED LEG TEND ALT-dy/dx (-2)
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Wells Score = all + 1 Calf Swelling > 3cm compared with other leg C PPPI PO PDVT BED LEG TEND ALT-dy/dx (-2)
