Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
How long should patients with an unprovoked DVT be on anticoagulation therapy for?
A
Beyond 3 months
HAS-BLED score can be used to assess risk of bleeding on anticoagulation consider stopping if greater than 4 and cannot be modified
2
Q
Positive Homan’s test
A
calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot - can indicate DVT
3
Q
Discuss the difficulties in using D-dimer to diagnose DVT
A
Test is sensitive but not specific
4
Q
What are the 6 Ps of acute limb ischaemia
A
Pain Pulselessness Pallor Paraesthesia Paralysis Perishingly cold
