Vte Flashcards
1
Q
What three factors make up virchows triad
A
Circulatory stasis, hypercoagulable state and endothelial injury
2
Q
What is hypercoagulation
A
Changes in blood coagulation
3
Q
What causes hypercoagulation? X5
A
Increased levels of clotting factors as pregnancy progresses Sepsis Oestrogen therapy Surgery/trauma Coagulation deficiencies
4
Q
What is endothelial injury
A
Changes in vessel wall
5
Q
What causes endothelial damage? X2
A
Trauma to pelvic veins as fetus passes through the fetus
Other causes eg smoking PET diabetes
6
Q
What is circulatory stasis
A
Changes in blood flow
7
Q
What causes circulatory stasis? X2
A
Hormonally induced decrease in venous tone
Obstruction to venous flow as uterus enlarges
8
Q
What other factors attribute to virchows triad?
A
Diet, exercise and lifestyle
9
Q
DVT symptoms x6
A
Leg pain/discomfort Usually sudden onset Swelling, tenderness Increased temperature Lower abdomen pain Increased WBC
10
Q
Treatment for DVT x5
A
Heparin Warfarin Teds Intermittent pneumatic compression Mobilisation/physio
11
Q
What is virchows triad compromised of
A
The 3 main factors that predispose us to thrombosis
