DVT Flashcards
Where is a clot usually found
Legs
What are the 3 differentials found in a DVT (…)
A B C
A musculoskeletal injury
B aker’s cyst injury // rupture
C ellulitis
What are the 3 components of Virchow’s triad
Hypercoagulability
Venous Stasis
Trauma
What are 3 contributions to Hypercoagulability
Mailignancy
Trauma / surgery
Oral Contraceptive Pill
What are 3 contributions to Venous Stasis
Post surgery immobility
Pregnancy
HF
What are 2 contributions to Trauma leading to a DVT
Atherosclerosis
Previous Thrombosis
What drug can be given as an anticoagulation therapy in DVT
Enoxaparin (LMWH)
What is the secondary management drug used in DVT
Warfarin
What is an investigation used in DVT that sensitive but not specific
D-Dimer test
What can you use other than a D-dimer to see if a DVT is present
B-mode venous compression Ultrasonography
How can they remove the DVT
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy
What test is used to calculate probability of DVT
The Modified Wells Score
