DVT

Question 1

What is a DVT?

Answer 1

Blood clot in the deep veins of the leg

Question 2

What are the symptoms of a DVT?

Answer 2

• Persistent discomfort

- Calf tenderness

Question 3

Signs?

Answer 3

• Warmth
• Erythema
• Unilateral limb swelling

Question 4

Risk factors?

Answer 4

• Age
• Tissue trauma
• Venous stasis
• Obesitiy
• Smoking
• Cancer
• Hereditary
• Pregnancy
• Contraceptive pill
• Hypercoagulability

Question 5

What is the next step after examination?

Answer 5

• Probability assessment
• Blood test
• Ultrasound

Question 6

What is tested for in the blood test?

Answer 6

• D dimer

- If high points to blood clotting

Question 7

What is a d dimer?

Answer 7

• Product of the clotting cascade

Question 8

What drug should be administered?

Answer 8

• LMW Heparin

- Fondaparinux

Question 9

What other method can be used to reduce the liklihood of DVT in immobile legs?

Answer 9

• Anti embolism socks

Question 10

What is post phlebitic syndrome?

Answer 10

Complications following a DVT

Question 11

What are examples of post phlebitic syndromes?

Answer 11

• Swelling
• Discomfort
• Pigmentation
• Ulceration

Question 12

What pulmonary condition can be caused by DVT (NOT PE)?

Answer 12

• Pulmonary hypertension

Question 13

What is an example of an inherited thrombophilia?

Answer 13

• Factor V leiden