Deep vein thrombosis resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 18:25, 26 November 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Definition
Deep vein thrombosis (also known as deep venous thrombosis or DVT and colloquially referred to as economy class syndrome) is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. The risk is significantly increased if the thrombus embolizes to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Common Causes
- long term immobility
- clotting disorders
- Cardiac failure
- Hip replacement
- Estrogen in OCP and HRT
- nephrotic syndrome
- Obesity
- Pregnancy