Deep vein thrombophlebitis

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Description:

Table of contents

1 Synonyms 2 Cause 3 Population Distribution 4 Effects 5 Symptoms 6 Signs 7 Diagnostic Tests 8 Differential Diagnosis 9 Treatment 10 Expected Outcome 11 Prevention 12 Medical References 13 External Links

Synonyms

DVT, deep vein thrombosis

Cause

Population Distribution

Risk factors:

• birth control medication
• bone fracture
• cancer
• central venous catheter
• coagulation disorder
• dehydration
• estrogen therapy
• obesity
• older age
• polycythemia vera
• pregnancy
• restricted mobility
• surgery
• trauma
• varicose veins

Effects

Symptoms

• unilateral leg cramps
• unilateral leg pain
• unilateral leg redness
• unilateral leg swelling

Signs

Diagnostic Tests

• ultrasound
• venography

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Expected Outcome

May lead to pulmonary embolism.

Prevention

Medical References

External Links

Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (http://www.preventdvt.org)

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Dvt/DVT_WhatIs.html)