DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

Blood clot in deep veins, It mostly occur in pelvic veins and veins of lower limb which mostly affects Femoral Vein.

Etiology:

It is described by Virchow, a famous scientist who described:

1. Classic Triad,
2. Venous Stasis Injury to Vessel wall,
3. Hypercoagulable states.

Complications:

This clot may break off and pass through the heart and enter the Pulmonary Circulation resulting in Occlusion Of Pulmonary Artery, Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Death.

Treatment:

Surgical patient are given specific prophylactic treatment, Prophylactic Regimen includes:

Anticoagulant Injections-Intravenous and Oral Anticoagulant started.

Graduated Stockings- Facilitate emptying of deep veins

Clinical Signs:

1. Although there are some clinical observation in patients:
2. Calf Muscle Tenderness,
3. Postoperative Pyrexia,
4. Limb Swelling.

Diagnosis:

1. Duplex Doppler,
2. Sonography,
3. Ascending Venography.