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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling, but may occur without any symptoms. Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots. Deep vein thrombosis can also happen if you don't move for a long time, such as after surgery, following an accident, or when you are confined to a hospital or nursing home bed.Blood thinners. Medications used to treat deep vein thrombosis include the use of anticoagulants, also sometimes called blood thinnersOne group of medications is known as thrombolytics. These drugs, called tissue plasminogen activators (TPA), are given through an IV line to break up blood clots or may be given through a catheter placed directly into the clot
DVT is thrombosis in the deep venous especially in the lower limbs
there are many conditions may be precursor to this disorder.
it treated with intravenous heparin
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bedrest, elevated leg, antigoagulation drugs , medical socks ,
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IT CAN BE TREATED MEDICALLY BY LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN INJECTABLE ( HOSPITLIZATION ) -- OR BY WARFARIN TAB ORALLY & FOOLOW UP WITH ( INR ) .
Deep vein thrombosis, or deep venous thrombosis, (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vein,[a]predominantly in the legs. Non-specific signs may include pain, swelling, redness, warmness, and engorged superficial veins.Pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening complication, is caused by the detachment (embolization) of a clot that travels to the lungs. Together, DVT and pulmonary embolism constitute a single disease process known as venous thromboembolism. Post-thrombotic syndrome, another complication, significantly contributes to the health-care cost of DVT. Prevention options for at-risk individuals include early and frequent walking, calf exercises, anticoagulants, aspirin, graduated compression stockings, andintermittent pneumatic compression.
In, German pathologist Rudolf Virchow postulated the interplay of three processes resulting in venous thrombosis, now known as Virchow's triad: a decreased blood flow rate (venous stasis), increased tendency to clot (hypercoagulability), and changes to theblood vessel wall. DVT formation typically begins inside the valves of the calf veins, where the blood is relatively oxygen deprived, which activates certain biochemical pathways. Several medical conditions increase the risk for DVT, including cancer, trauma, andantiphospholipid syndrome. Other risk factors include older age, surgery, immobilization (as with bed rest, orthopedic casts, and sitting on long flights), combined oral contraceptives, pregnancy, the postnatal period, and genetic factors. Those genetic factors include deficiencies with antithrombin, protein C, and protein S, the mutation of Factor V Leiden, and the property of having a non-Oblood type. The rate of new DVTs increases dramatically from childhood to old age; in adulthood, about1 in adults develops it annually.
Individuals suspected of having DVT may be assessed using a clinical prediction rule such as the Wells score. A D-dimer test may also be used to assist with excluding the diagnosis (because of its high sensitivity) or to signal a need for further testing. Diagnosis is most commonly done with ultrasound of the suspected veins. Anticoagulation is the standard treatment; typical medications include alow-molecular-weight heparin and a vitamin K antagonist. Wearing graduated compression stockings appears to reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome.
it is deep venous thrombosis , characterized usually by unilateral painfull swelling of the leg , it may be bilateral , more common in pregnant women or post operations
it is treated supportively by elevation the leg and wearing socks and medically by anticoagulants ( heparin initially then continue on warfarin ))
DVT is Deep Vein Trombosis.The treatment is preventing the clot from getting any bigger, as well as preventing the clot from breaking loose and causing a pulmonary embolism using antikoagulan. After that, the goal becomes reducing your chances of deep vein thrombosis happening again.
It is the formation of a thrombus in the deep veins of the lower limbs . Well's criteria can help with Dx & the decision to investigate . The mainstay of treatment is anticoagulation
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - a blood clot (thrombus) forms within the deep veins in body, usually in legs.
Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition because blood clots in veins can break loose, travel through bloodstream and lodge in lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism).
Medications used to treat deep vein thrombosis include the use of anticoagulants, also sometimes called blood thinners, whenever possible. These are drugs that decrease your blood's ability to clot. Heparin and warfarin are two types of anticoagulant often used to treat DVT.
In case of a more serious type of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, or if other medications aren't working, it is need ti used thrombolytics.
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