DVT Symptom, DVT Treatment, Symptom of Deep Vein Thrombosis
DVT Symptom
The most common type of VTE is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), occurring in veins deep within the muscles of the leg and pelvis. Some of the recognised factors that increase the risk of DVT include major surgery (such as hip or knee replacement), cancer, inherited abnormalities in the blood-borne proteins involved in coagulation, and hospitalisation for a major medical illness.20
Clinical symptoms of DVT can be associated with other conditions.8, 9 For that reason, objective diagnostic tests may be required for diagnosis.
Clinical symptoms of DVT can be associated with other conditions.8, 9 For that reason, objective diagnostic tests may be required for diagnosis.
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DVT Treatment
The goals of treatment for established DVT are symptom relief, prevention of PE, and prevention of DVT recurrence.20 Acute treatment of DVT with thrombolytic therapy should be reserved for patients with limb-threatening thrombosis and a low risk of bleeding.20
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Symptom of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Clinical symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include swelling, pain, and discolouration of the affected extremity. Physical examination may reveal calf tenderness, unilateral oedema, warmth, skin discolouration, and superficial venous dilation.25, 43 However, many of these signs and symptoms can occur in other conditions and therefore have a low predictive value for diagnosing DVT.42
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See also: Knee Replacement Surgery
See also: Hip Fracture
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- 43 - Kearon C, Hirsh J. Cardiovascular medicine: XVIII. Venous thromboembolism. In: Dale DC, ed. ACP Medicine. New York, NY: WebMD, Inc; 2007:1-15. http://www.acpmedicine.com/acp_home.htm. Accessed February 12, 2008.
- 42 - Ramzi DW, Leeper KV. DVT and pulmonary embolism: Part I. Diagnosis. Am Fam Physician. 2004;69(12):2829-2836.
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