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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which large blood clots form in major veins within the muscles, usually in the legs and/or pelvis. ... A large deep vein thrombus can damage blood vessel valves, leading to lasting venous insufficiency, and could represent the genesis of chronic swelling and pain. ... has a past medical history of deep venous thrombosis in lower extremities, asthma, migraine headaches. ...
Deep vein thrombosis is caused by blood clots in blood vessels that form where blood flow is sluggish or has been disturbed, in pockets in the calf’s deep veins, or in veins that have been traumatized. Deep vein thrombosis may not cause symptoms. ... The major risk related to deep vein thrombosis is the possibility that the blood clot will break loose and travel through the bloodstream. ...
Deep vein thrombosis can be detected through venography and radionuclide venography, Doppler ultrasonography, and impedance plethysmography. ... Venography identifies the location, extent, and degree of attachment of the blood clots, and enables the condition of the deep leg veins to be assessed. A contrast solution is injected into a foot vein through a catheter. The physician observes the movement of the solution through the vein with a fluoroscope while a series of x rays are taken. ...
Doppler ultrasonography is usually the preferred procedure for detecting deep vein thrombosis. ...
There are many goals in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. ... Pharmacologic therapy used for deep vein thrombosis is mainly anticoagulants. ... Heparin is given through the vein or as an injection whereas warfarin is given orally. ...
Thrombolytics are also used to treat deep vein thrombosis. ... Other medications that can be used to treat deep vein thrombosis are pentasaccharide fondparinux and thrombin inhibitors. Surgery is necessary for deep vein thrombolyltic therapy is contraindicated; the danger of the pulmonary embolism is extreme; and the venous drainage is so severely compromised that permanent damage to the extremity will probably result, A thrombectomy is a surgery of choice. ...
Nonpharmacologic treatments can be used as well for treatment of deep vein thrombosis. ... Compression stockings can relieve the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. ... The nursing assessment includes a complete health and medication history and identification of any potential risk factors of deep vein thrombosis. ... The following are major diagnosis for a patient with deep vein thrombosis; altered peripheral tissue perfusion related to compromised circulation, pain related to impaired ability of peripheral vessels to supply tissues with oxygen, risk for impaired skin integrity related to the compromised circulation, and knowledge deficit regarding self-care activities.
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