VTE Flashcards
1
Q
VTE
A
DVT+PE
2
Q
Risk factors
A
Immobility Pregnancy Obesity Age Varicose veins Trauma Surgery
3
Q
Consequences
A
Recurrent VTE
Fatal PE
PTS
CTEPH
4
Q
PTS
A
Post thrombotic syndrome
Complication of DVT
Pain, oedema, eczema, varicose collateral veins, venous ulceration
5
Q
CTEPH
A
Complication of PE
Progressive SOB, hypoxaemia, RHF
6
Q
Investigations
A
D-dimer - good rule out test
CTPA - gold standard for PE
CXR
V/Q scan
7
Q
Management
A
Anticoagulation: LMWH Analgesia Thrombolysis Compression stockings IVC filters - can cause it's own problems (becomes thrombosed)
