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Low blood pressure, history of clots, certain medical conditions, inactivity, age, mechanical pressure on a blood vessel such as when crossing the legs or sitting for prolonged periods of inactivity such as when on a plane.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoCertain people are at higher risk for blood clots than others; surgery, some injuries, childbirth and lying or sitting still for extended periods of time put people at higher risk, as do inherited disorders.
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what is a blood clot attached to the wall of a deep vein?
Deep Vein ThrombosisDeep vein thrombosis
What is the rate of deep-vein thrombosis complication after cesarean section?
The risk for developing a deep-vein thrombosis is three to five times higher in patients undergoing c-section than vaginal delivery.
What is the prognosis for deep vein thrombosis?
In many cases, deep vein thrombosis can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.
What is the Difference between venous thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis?
The difference is that venous thrombosis refers to a blood clot that forms in a vein and deep vein thrombosis is a clot that forms in the deep veins of a leg.
How is deep vein thrombosis detected?
Deep vein thrombosis can be detected through venography and radionuclide venography, Doppler ultrasonography, and impedance plethysmography.
Post-surgical patients may be given heparin because they run the risk of developing what?
deep vein thrombosis
What are the symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis?
Your red leg could be crucial blood clots. Blood clots are symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. Red, swollen, and warm legs are three of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. You should probably go to a doctor , and have it checked out.
Can renal vein thrombosis be prevented?
There is no specific prevention for renal vein thrombosis. Preventing dehydration reduces the risk that it will occur.
Is there a vaccine for deep vein thrombosis?
No. There is no vaccine for DVT
What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?
If you are concerned that you are having symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, the best thing to do would make an appointment with your doctor. They will be able to do tests to confirm.
Can you treat a client with deep vein thrombosis to stone massage?
NO
What does the medical abbreviation dvt mean?
deep vein thrombosis
