Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Flashcards by Holly Hyland | Brainscape

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Age of Onset

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Elderly- over 60 most common, but…

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Male/Female

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Women- more common

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Family history

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Negative

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Predisposing Health Risks

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Cancer

Trauma

Pregnancy

S/p surgery (e.g. THR/TKR)

Immobilization

Estrogens

Congestive heart failure

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History of symptoms

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Often asymptomatic in early stages (50%)

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Symptom Description/Location

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Dull ache, tightness, tenderness

Calf, thigh

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Aggravating Factors

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Weight bearing- standing or walking

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Alleviating Factors

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Rest

Elevation of LE

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Review of Systems

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Slight Fever

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ROM/Mobility

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Homan’s sign ???

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Palpation/Observation

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Pitting edema

Swelling- local to calf or general LE

Redness

Prominent venous plexus

Increased local skin temperature

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