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There are so many acronymns in medicine and healthcare; I can only assume you mean Deep Vein Thombosis?
DVT occurs when a blood clot occludes (blocks off) blood flow within a vein, usually a major vein in the leg.
In DVT, the leg below the blockage may swell, become purplish-red, and may be hot to the touch.
The primary diagnostic is a venous ultrasound, meaning, an altrasound done to the affected limb. The ultrasound shows, visually and with Doppler (sound), how much of the blood vessel is blocked, where it is blocked, and whether the thombosis looks intact or looks as if it may be shredding, leading to a life-threatening embolus (a blood clot moving freely toward the heart and lungs).
The primary treatment is with immediate heparin administered in the hospital over 5 to 7 days. Some doctors allow patients to remain at home with daily injections of a different blood-thinning medication. After the immediate treatment, the patient takes Coumadin, usually for 1 to 3 years with weekly bloodwork. A select few remain on Coumadin lifelong.
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What is DVT?
dvt is a blood clot.
Can calf massages cause DVT?
If you have pain in your calves, deep vein thrombosis may be a real threat. Calf massages can make it clearer whether or not DVT is the cause of your pain, and they may worsen any existing DVT. However, DVT is not caused by a calf massage.
Does aspirin help dvt?
Aspirin used as a prophylactic treatment for DVT condition; not used as a primary treatment.
If you have a DVT will your blood pressure alter?
If you have DVT, which is deep vein thrombosis, it can cause your blood pressure to be low.
Is dvt a chronic illness?
no
When was DVT discovered and by who?
ed
Are ted hose contraindicated in dvt?
Yes they are. TED Hose are used to help prevent DVT but should not be used if you have one.
Three different test that a client with circulatory problems may undergo in the acute care setting?
dyspeona coughing thoracic problem
Are fever and chills associated with DVT?
Yes
What is the icd 9 code for history of dvt?
V12.51
Is there a vaccine for deep vein thrombosis?
No. There is no vaccine for DVT
What is the goal of DVT treatment?
The goal of DVT treatment is prevention of clots travelling, growing and recurring. Also part of this treatment is to avoid leg pain and swelling and further complications.
