VTE/DVT Exam 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a thrombus
A
a blood clot that remains attached to a vessel wall
2
Q
what is a thrombus called when it is detached
A
thromboembolus
3
Q
what is a DVT
A
occurring in the lower extremities
4
Q
what is Triad of Virchow
A
3 factors:
venous stasis
venous endothelial damage
hypercoagulable states
5
Q
what if a thrombus causes significant obstruction to venous blood flow
A
pressure can build and cause edema
6
Q
risk factors for DVT/VTE
A
clotting disorder immobility injury/surgery pregnancy oral contraceptives overweight/obesity smoking cancer/chemo heart failure IBS History DVT Age > 60 varicose veins/spider veins
7
Q
what are complications for VTE/PE
A
Pulmonary embolism
chromic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
post-thrombotic syndrome
8
Q
treatment for VTE/DVT
A
anti-coagulation therapy
prevention of risk factors
IVC filters
embolectomy
