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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

DVT is characterized by clot formation within the deep veins.

Virchow described predisposition to vessel clot formation due to changes in the components within the blood circulation, flow change characteristics or vessel wall changes.

DVT predisposes to clot dislodgement with a pulmonary spread that may cause sudden death.

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Muscle contraction is important to allow blood flow within blood vessels
Normal Venous return and DVT and venous hypertension

Management of DVT

Management includes prevention where there is a high risk of DVT

  • Prolonged Travel: maintain hydration and motion
  • High risk surgery: management includes DVT stockings and anticoagulation treatment where appropriately prescribed

Treatment

  • DVT stockings
  • Anticoagulation medication
  • Surgical venous filters in select cases
Pulmonary embolism
DVT complication include clot dislodgment with clot spreading to the lungs

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) complication

DVT is characterized by clot formation within the deep veins.

Virchow described predisposition to vessel clot formation due to changes in the components within the blood circulation, flow change characteristics or vessel wall changes.

DVT predisposes to clot dislodgement with a pulmonary spread that may cause sudden death.

Management of DVT
Compression stockings

Download ASSIC Performance Fingerprint and Strength & Conditioning apps for guideline DVT prevention routines that includes travelling DVT prevention routine

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