deep venous thrombosis DVT Flashcards
dvt or deep vein thrombosis :
a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm.
symptoms of deep venous thrombosis
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Swelling of your leg or arm (sometimes this happens suddenly).
Pain or tenderness in your leg or arm (may only happen when standing or walking).
The area of your leg or arm that’s swollen or hurts may be warmer than usual.
Skin that’s red or discolored.
The veins near your skin’s surface may be larger than normal.
Abdominal pain or flank pain (when blood clots affect the veins deep inside your abdomen).
Severe headache (usually of sudden onset) and/or seizures (when blood clots affect the veins of your brain)
treatment :
Anticoagulants (blood thinners)
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