``` Previous DVT Age Obesity Varicose veins Family history Hypercoaguability (low protein C&S ATlll, V Leiden, Antiphospholipid, high homocysteine) Pelvic/abdominal malignancy Lower limb trauma/sugery ```

DVT/PE Flashcards by Michael Nel

Two main complication of DVT

PE -> pulm hypertension

Post thrombotic syndrome

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Pain with passive dorsiflexion of the foot

Homan’s sign

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Risk factors for DVT

Previous DVT
Age
Obesity
Varicose veins
Family history 
Hypercoaguability (low protein C&amp;S ATlll, V Leiden, Antiphospholipid, high homocysteine)
Pelvic/abdominal malignancy
Lower limb trauma/sugery

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D-dimer raised in

DVT/PE
DIC
Infection
Malignancy
Post operative states
Pre-eclampsia

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DVT/PE Flashcards

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