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thrombosisoreconomy class
syndrome
Is the formation of ablood clotin a vein
that is deep inside a part of the body
Deep vein thrombosis commonly
affects thelegveins (such as the
femoral veinor thepopliteal vein) or
the deep veins of thepelvis.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Thrombus
Originates as a platelet nidus in the
CAUSES:
SYMPTOMS:
There may be no symptoms referable to the
SIGNS:
HOMANS TEST: forcible dorseflexion
WELLS CRITERIA:
DIAGNOSIS:
gold standardisintravenous
INVESTIGATIONS:
BLOOD TESTS:
D-DIMER
PT/APTT/INR
FBC
IMAGING:
Contrast venography as gold standard
B-mode US (compression US)
Duplex US with or without colour
Doppler
PROPHYLAXIS:
Decrease obesity
Low dose heparin 5,000 units s/c , 2
TREATMENT:
Inject HEPARIN 10,000 units iv bolus
COMPLICATIONS:
Permanent oedema of the limb
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