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| | Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | These include measuring the circumference of the affected and the contralateral limb at a fixed point (to objectivate edema), and palpating the venous tract, which is often tender. | | | However these filters are themselves potential foci of thrombosis, IVC filters are viewed as a temporizing measure for preventing life threatening pulmonary embolism. | | | Thrombophilia (tendency to develop thrombosis) often expresses itself with recurrent thromboses. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_venous_thrombosis
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| | Home aHealthyme.com |
| | Deep vein thrombosis is a major complication in patients who have had orthopedic surgery or pelvic, abdominal, or thoracic surgery. | | | Deep vein thrombosis can be life-threatening and must be treated with conventional medical therapies. | | | Deep vein thrombosis can be treated with drug therapy, bed rest, and gradient elastic stockings. |
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http://www.ahealthyme.com/article/gale/100084438
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| | eMedicine - Deep Venous Thrombosis : Article by Craig Feied, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACPh |
| | Problem: DVT causes morbidity and mortality both by its behavior in the deep veins and by embolization to the lungs and other parts of the circulation. | | | The rate of postoperative DVT in patients who do not receive effective prophylaxis is 70% after nonelective hip surgery, 48% percent after elective orthopedic surgery, and 12% after elective general surgery. | | | All currently available diagnostic tests for DVT are more sensitive and more specific when a patient has lower extremity pain and swelling than when a patient has asymptomatic DVT. |
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| | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS |
| | The motor that propels the blood through the deep veins of the leg in healthy individuals is the contraction of the leg muscles. | | | Moreover, the irritation of the vein by the contrast material may in itself contribute to the formation of new thrombi. | | | The rhythmic contractions of calf and thigh muscles "massage" the blood through the deep veins. |
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http://www.totaljoints.info/veint_thrombosisdeep.htm
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| | NASA Occupational Health |
| | In some circumstances, deep vein thrombosis may also contribute to other serious medical problems such as heart attack and stroke. | | | Symptoms of DVT, if present, usually include swelling of the involved extremity with local tenderness deep within the muscles in the area. | | | The effectiveness of aspirin as a preventive measure for DVT is controversial |
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http://ohp.nasa.gov/alerts/dvt.html
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | If a DVT is suspected, the doctor will take a full medical history and carry out a physical examination. | | | Depending on the size of the clot, it can be a life-threatening condition. | | | These are not always a sign of a DVT, but anyone who experiences them should contact a doctor immediately. |
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http://www.varicosevein.net/thrombosis.htm
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis: Venous Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | Deep vein thrombosis may be difficult for doctors to detect, especially when pain and swelling are absent or very slight. | | | In addition, the squeezing action of the calf muscles can dislodge a thrombus in a deep vein, especially when a convalescing person becomes more active. | | | In these people, chest pain caused by pulmonary embolism may be the first indication that something is wrong. |
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | They can help reduce the overall rate of DVT occurrence when used with other therapies, but they are difficult to apply and patient compliance is often a problem. | | | Fewer than one third of patients with DVT present with the classic signs of calf discomfort, edema, distended veins, or foot pain. | | | Orthopaedic surgeons are continuing to research techniques, such as the use of regional anesthesia and intraoperative heparin, to reduce the risk of DVT formation. |
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http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=264&topcategory=Hip
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | Difference in the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in the two treatment groups was not demonstrated. | | | After abdominal surgery an incidence of thrombosis of 14-33 %, and after hip surgery an incidence of nearly 50 %, have been established by means of the fibrinogen uptake test. | | | It is concluded that occult deep venous thrombosis is common after ischaemic stroke and it can occur without clinical signs. |
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| | Deep vein thrombosis |
| | A DVT is usually diagnosed from the clinical situation (swollen leg with pain in the calf muscles) and confirmed by special tests examining the flow of blood through the veins. | | | When this happens the clot can dislodge and be carried in the circulation back to the heart and then on to the lungs where it causes a major obstruction that may lead to death. | | | Contraction of the leg muscles, as in walking, has a 'pump'-like action, encouraging the blood to circulate. |
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http://health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=2930
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | In some cases, deep vein thrombosis becomes a chronic condition, where patients continue to have pain and swelling of the leg because the thrombosis has damaged the blood valves in that vein. | | | It can also be a side effect of radiation therapy or surgery or occur during pregnancy. | | | Your doctor will be able to determine what treatment is appropriate, if needed. |
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http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/commerce/CabinSafety/DVT.htm
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| | deseretnews.com Deep vein thrombosis |
| | Generally, DVTs and pulmonary embolism are treated with blood thinners, said Dr. Craig Wilkinson, vascular surgeon at St. Mark's Hospital. | | | DVTs can also destroy valves of the vein and lead to chronic swelling. | | | Sometimes there's localized pain or tenderness, and the area is warm to the touch. |
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http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595079730,00.html
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| | BBC NEWS Health Medical notes Deep vein thrombosis |
| | The main treatment for DVT - or similar problems with clotting of the blood - is medicines which will thin the blood and allow it to flow more easily. | | | There are a number of related conditions which increase the likelihood of developing a DVT | | | Taking drug thinning drugs such as aspirin is one way to cut the risk of developing a clot. |
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/c-d/986364.stm
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| | Deep vein thrombosis |
| | Localised pain or tenderness within a calf or thigh muscle is a possible symptom of DVT, and more serious symptoms are the onset of a cough, increased heart rate, breathlessness, chest pain or palpitations. | | | When the person suddenly stands up it increases blood flow within the vein, and the clot (or part of it) can break off and head up towards the heart, from which it can be pumped into the lungs, becoming a pulmonary embolism. | | | The condition only becomes dangerous, or even fatal, if the blood clot becomes big enough to cause obstruction within the most important of the body's large veins - particularly those that take blood from the heart to the lungs. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/diseases/dvt.htm
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| | Travel Health - DTV Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | While the problem is often associated with air travel, the risk is equally reported among those travelling by car, coach and train. | | | In some cases this can be fatal, if the clot breaks off and makes its way to the lungs where it can then affect the lung's ability to take in oxygen. | | | However we do have a wealth of information from hospital research specific to DVT. |
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http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/advice/dvt.htm
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| | "Natural healing can reduce chances of DVT." --Fairechild |
| | This DVT Report draws on a lifetime of research and first-hand experience: Only $10. | | | Through this experience and ongoing research, I have developed preventative steps that air travelers can take to reduce their risks of developing deep vein thrombosis. | | | Though I have done a fair bit of research into prevention of DVT, your site offers a unique approach that is very helpful. |
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http://www.flyana.com/dvt.html
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| | Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT, or Blood Clots in a Deep Vein) Facts |
| | In most situations, blood clots are a natural part of healing, but in the case of DVT, the clotting process occurs at the wrong time and in the wrong place. | | | You also will find useful DVT resources to help you learn more about DVT and get the support you may need. | | | DVT may cause severe complications if left untreated, so it is important to understand the condition and take precautions. |
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http://www.dvt.net
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Deep vein thrombosis |
| | In most cases, deep vein clots heal without any special treatment, but extra care may be needed to keep the clot from breaking off and traveling to the lungs, heart, or brain. | | | Thrombophlebitis: Name for tenderness, pain, redness, and swelling that occur when a clot and inflammation develop in a vein | | | Your doctor might use some of these terms when discussing deep vein thrombosis. |
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http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/09_00/pn_dvt.htm
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| | Holiday Travel: Avoiding Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT - Healthy Living Overview: Diet Thru Prevention |
| | Another way to help move blood to the heart is to wear compression stockings, which put gentle pressure on the leg muscles. | | | Clotting the blood is "nature's way of trying to prevent bleeding," says Wolf Sapirstein, M.D., a cardiologist at the Food and Drug Administration. | | | Restricted flow may occur with certain types of cancer and cancer treatment, obesity, inherited clotting disorders, pregnancy, and damage to the veins following injury or orthopedic surgery. |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=40582
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| | Economy-Class Syndrome and Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | People who survive their first episode of DVT may have chronic swelling in their leg and pain from the blockage of blood flow through the vein. This can reduce their ability to live a full, active life. | | | See the Related Items box above for links to the Cardiology Patient Page in Circulation, Journal of the American Heart Association: | | | People with cardiovascular disease and those at risk for clots in their legs may benefit from a single dose of heparin.&; This drug prevents clots from forming and is effective in reducing the risk of DVT in high-risk patients. |
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Traveler's Thrombosis |
| | changes to skin color in the DVT region | | | Deep vein thrombosis may require anticoagulant therapy to dissolve the blood clot. | | | Don't attempt to self-medicate with aspirin to prevent traveler's thrombosis: Aspirin can have serious side effects and should be used as DVT therapy only under the advice of a physician. |
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| | What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis? |
| | Surgeons, for example, are always on the lookout for DVT following surgery. | | | Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which blood clots form in a vein deep within the body. | | | Deep vein thrombosis is the second most common vascular problem in the United States. |
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis and risk factors MEDSTUDENTS- INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| | There are some clinical conditions (see Table 2)that predispose patients to DVT.In those circumstances prophylaxis should be done in the way to reduce complications, specially PE.These conditions are directly or indirectly involved with those pathogenic mechanisms described above. | | | DVT and pulmonary embolism PE, most often complicate the course of sick, hospitalized patients but may also affect ambulatory and otherwise healthy persons. | | | Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common but elusive illness that can result in suffering and death if not recognized and treated effectively.Death can occur when the venous thrombi break off and form pulmonary emboli, which pass to and obstruct the arteries of the lung. |
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis -- Topic Overview |
| | This condition can cause pain, swelling, discoloration, and leg sores. | | | Deep vein thrombosis is the development of a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins of the legs, pelvis, or arms. | | | While blood clots in superficial veins rarely causes serious problems, clots in deep veins require immediate medical evaluation. |
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| | Deep vein thrombosis |
| | A deep vein thrombosis can easily be mistaken for other disorders, including lymphoedema and chronic venous disease. | | | Long term treatment with anticoagulant drugs, such as Warfarin, to prevent further clotting | | | This process is aided by valves in the veins, which direct the flow of blood and counteract the effects of gravity. |
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http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Deep_vein_thrombosis?OpenDocument
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| | What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis? |
| | Deep vein thrombosis (throm-BO-sis) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. | | | A blood clot also can occur in veins that are close to the surface of the skin. | | | They also can occur in other parts of the body. |
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| | Coalition to Prevent DVT |
| | DVT.net – More information on DVT and how it's treated | | | DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower limbs. | | | APHA White Paper on Deep-Vein Thrombosis – Read the white paper from the Public Health Leadership Conference on Deep-Vein Thrombosis: Deep-Vein Thrombosis: Advancing Awareness to Protect Patient Lives |
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| | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| | Step 3: Moderate to high Probability for DVT | | | protocols are the same for DVT and PE | | | No DVT extension into iliofemoral vein or IVC |
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