pe Ue ee) ™ NEXT oy { , ) Uecker Te) OOO NOL rd Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot thal develops in the deep and larger veins in one ee een teeta eet rr eer ts Cee eee eee ee ee ‘vessels and lodge in the lungs, resulling in decreased or no blood flow to the lungs. This situation may lead to rapid organ damage and even death. About 100,000 to 300,000 Ce ee eee aeDe Oe ee ee Co Deed CER eee ee) Se ne ree eens Edema inthe afected leg (most specie symptom), with possible skin blanching eee eee er ee en ae Pee en eee re Pe ee etDe OR ee ee ed FYE) DN re esas) ‘The major complication of a DVT Is a pulmonary embolism (PE). When a DVT breaks away Ce ee ae a ee ee a ee et eer Crete ected heart rate, low blood pressure, and loss of consciousness or fainting. Some people may Ce Ne ior ae Pama Su ee LaoDee OR eee ee oad ad co) Dee ee cee ta) ‘Any major medical or surgical problems (for example, cancer, stoke, heart attack, congestive hear Faure, bums, spinal cor injuries, muliple raume, lag fractures, and core) Need CeCe a es » PregnancyDN UR ee Ce Ue co) Paro rug ‘Due to high levels of estrogen in pregnancy. dunng and until about 4 to 6 weeks after delivery, women have a higher risk for DVTS. Estrogen may promote clotting and the lage Uterus can pross against vessels and slow blood flow. Such women (and some men) that De ede ee ee ee ee) Ce eee ee et eesDe Ru ae a ae uke) Hormonal birth control and postmenopausal hormonal therapy may increase an otherwise normal woman’s risk of DVTs.Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention PEER) Fee Ren eg ee ee ee eed an aisplane oF in a bus, car, or train markedly increases a person’s risk of developing a DVT. De ee eee ns hours (about 4 oso) is enough to increase DVT risk.Dee NR eC ae oo NEXT atid eee ee eee ee eae od uitrasonography is usually the frst test of choice to detect the clot. This test has high ‘sensitivity and specificity for DVTs and is not invasive. Other tests are available, but most eet eesDR CUR eS Oem ca eu Geta Cl DU aR UT uy ee ee ee ed fee ere ee he et ent an {thrombolytics are no longer recommended for DVTs because of the increased chance for peeBOR oe UCC UL Cy BL aero ‘Although IV thrombolyfcs (that dissolve biood clots but may cause excessive Bleeding in eee otis ebemuate chen) ee eee eee Peet a ee ey hosptal setting only. The benefits of IV thromboytcs when treating an emergency PE tee stentsUR em eda) See ad Even anticoagulants can cause excessive bleeding, although usually not as much as IV Ce ee ee eine eee ec meee eee eet ee ete eee en eg eae etd Cee oer teeta ira ns)BN OUR ES CCC ae eo Ca Warning Signs ot internal Bleeding eee aie ee Cee ecg Ce on eee eee eet nee no’ abdominal pain, bloody or blood tinged vot, severe headaches, or stroke symptoms (due to bleading into the brain). Similar symptoms can occur in pafients that undergo trauma like 2 fall ora car wrock due to thinned blood. If you or somoone you aro with oxperiances any of the above symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.De ee a a Raed For those patonts who havo had multiple DVIs andlor PEs and especialy those who cannot Cee eee ee tT ae ee ee ee ee ee alte tle etet es ee ee ete eee et td Le ilalerientoher UR tee Deere Par tee edDeep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention PREV per) ro Saal 15120 San erg ‘Treating and preventing DVTs can be done with several methods. One common method is co ee eee ee pressure to the legs that reduces swelling and assists the leg (calf) muscles to pump blood. This added pumping action helps the patient avoid developing DVTs. They may also reduce the pain and swelling in a person who has developed a DVT.Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention ea eas A complication that may occur with DVT is termed post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). PTS is eee ete ee en DVT site even if the DVT is gone. PTS may occur sometimes much later (up to 2 years) after fensDe NCR Oa Muu bau) Dre ns Dee en ee ee eee en Regs eee tat eee te ee ey immobile with legs bent is an excellent way to reduce the chance of developing a DVT. So take a break, get up, and sireich your lags and get them moving ofien during the day.DE NU Eu Ur Ca Co) Dd ‘There are some situations where you may have to be in a seated position for long periods of Ce en et ee ae een ed eet ay and drink water to stay Iydated, these two methods will pent better blood crculalion and ee ee ne ed ele ‘retching, flexing your calf muscles, Iifing your legs and thighs up and down, 2nd wiggling all your foes If you are permitted to get out of your seat for a short time, try to do so every 2 ee ee ne te ener err