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Femoral Embolism Flashcards

1
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What is it

A

blood clot affecting the femoral vein

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how does a femoral embolism present

A

Pitting oedema

Swelling of the leg

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how do you investigate a femoral embolism

A

compression ultrasonography to find the clot

Venography (dye and xray to see vessels)

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how do you manage a femoral embolism

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anticoagulantion with LMWH e.g. enoxaparin and warfarin

antiplatelets to prevent new clots e.g. aspirin

painkillers

surgery if appropriate (arterial bypass, embolectomy)

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