Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is an unfortunately common condition. It can affect more than half a million people a year in the United States.
What is DVT?
What is a blood clot forming in one of the deep veins of the lower or upper limbs.
main concern with deep vein thrombosis, if untreated, is a part of the clot can break loose and can travel to the lungs where it can sometimes be fatal unless treated quickly.
Signs and symptoms of the common DVT
sign and PST most common symptoms are swelling and pain, and it usually involves the lower end.
Some patients, if they do now with pulmonary embolization, may also have shortness of breath if the clot has already gone to their lungs.
If someone presents with these symptoms, the first line is to do an ultrasound to diagnose.
If the diagnosis of DVT is made, then at least they have the against-indications, the patient is started on a blood thinner to prevent pulmonary embolization or the clot to become more extensive.
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