Thormboembolic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Thromboembolic Disease
A
DVT
PE
2
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PE
A
Pulmonary Embolism
Blockage of pulmonary artery by a blood clot, fat, tumour or air
3
Q
Pulmonary Infarction
A
If blood flow and oxygen to lung disease is compromised, lung tissue may die
4
Q
DVT
A
Deep Vein Thrombosis
5
Q
Proximal DVT
A
Ileo-femoral
Likely to embolise
6
Q
Distal DVT
A
Polpiteal
Least likely to embolise
7
Q
Investigation of DVT
A
Ultrasound Doppler Leg Scan
CT
8
Q
PE Presentation
A
Large cardiovascular shock Low BP Central cyanosis Sudden death Pleuritic pain Haemoptysis Breathlessness Pulmonary Hypertension
9
Q
Risk factors for DVT and PE
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Contraceptive pill Pelvic obstruction Trauma Surgery Immobility Malignancy Obesity Pulmonary Hypertension Vasculitis
10
Q
Prevention of DVR
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Early post-op mobilisation Compression stockings Calf muscle exercises Subcutaneous low dose low mol wt heparin Oral anticoagulant
11
Q
History of Presenting Complaint
A
SOB Pleuritic Chest Pain Haemoptysis Leg pain/swelling Collapse Sudden deth
12
Q
PESI
A
Pulmonary Embolism Severity Scale
13
Q
PE ECG
A
Acute right heart strain pattern
T inversion in V1-V3
14
Q
Treatment of DVT/PE
A
Anticoagulant
Low mol wt heparin
Warfarin
15
Q
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension
A
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Mitral Regurgitation/stenosis
Cardiomyopathy
