Haematology 14 - DVT + VTE Flashcards
1
Q
what is significant about atrial septal defects
A
clots can pass through and cause stroke not PE
2
Q
antiphospholipid syndrome
A
miscarriages, Raynaud’s, DVT/PE, stroke
anticardiolipin Abs
3
Q
presentation of DVT
A
calf or leg swelling dilated veins calf tenderness oedema leg colour changes
4
Q
how to measure legs for DVT
A
measure calf 10cm below tibial tuberosity
if 3cm bigger than other calf, highly suggestive of large swelling + DVT
5
Q
diagnosing DVT
A
ultrasound doppler
repeat at 1 week
exclude PE as well
6
Q
inferior vena cava filter
A
if recurrent PEs or can’t have anticoagulation
7
Q
investigating unprovoked DVT
A
hx and eam FBC, LFT, calcium urin edip CT abdo pelvis mammogram test APS
8
Q
what should be tested for if FH of VTE and the person has had one?
A
hereditary thrombophilias
9
Q
what is Budd Chiari syndrome
A
hepatic vein clot blocks liver outflow
acute heaptitis
abdo pain
hepmegaly
ascities
find cause, treat clot
rare
