DVT and PE Flashcards
1
Q
DVT
A
Deep vein thrombosis
2
Q
Distal vein thrombosis
A
DVT of calves
3
Q
Proximal vein thrombosis
A
DVT of popliteal or femoral
4
Q
D dimer
A
Breakdown of product of cross linked fibrin
5
Q
DVT management
A
Anticoagulants
6
Q
PE - high risk treatment
A
Thrombolysis then anticoagulation
7
Q
Thrombolysis
A
Aggressive clot destruction