DVT and PE Flashcards
1
Q
DVT
A
thrombus in the deep venous circulation
2
Q
PE
A
detached endovascular mass that lodges in the pulmonary circulation
3
Q
presentation of DVT
A
hot
red
swollen
4
Q
presentation of PE
A
sudden onset pleuritic chest pain SOB syncope haemoptysis low BP tachycardia
5
Q
diagnosis of DVT/PE
A
- Wells score or PESI for PE
- d-dimers
- V/Q scan
- CTPA
6
Q
management of DVT/PE
A
- anticoagulation e.g. heparin or warfarin
- thrombolysis e.g. recteplase or alterplase or tenecteplase(tPA)
- IVC filter to prevent embolism
if large thrombolysis, if small LMWHs
7
Q
risk factors for DVT
A
immobility malignancy surgery trauma pregnancy
8
Q
how can the risk of a DVT be reduced
A
early mobilisation
compression stockings
anticoagulation
