All Entries in the "DVT" Category

Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms – A Likely Surgical Risk

Prior to undergoing surgery, here is a statistic that one should be aware of – Annually nearly 600000 people from the U.S. develop DVT or deep vein thrombosis symptoms and over 50000 face fatality due to its likely upshot, pulmonary embolism. One needs to be aware of this crucial fact since surgery is one of the major risk factors in case of DVT, a condition wherein blood clot forms in the veins within the muscles. Legs are the mostly commonly affected body part. Blood clot could become detrimental to health in case it ruptures open within one of such deep veins and reach inside the lung blocking blood supply. This form of obstruction is known as pulmonary embolism and would prevent oxygen reaching the blood. Surgery and DVT Risk Blood clot formation could occur due to blood supply slowing  [...]

On-Flight D.I.Y. Deep Vein Thrombosis Test

Currently, people at an elevated risk of potentially deadly blood clots would soon be able to examine their condition during their flights, aver study investigators. Researchers are creating an automated plastic stripe which can evaluate the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis amongst lengthy haul air flight travelers. The novel system would need placement of a single droplet of blood that would be examined by a bio-chip searching for blood clotting indicators or markers which point towards a high risk of deep vein thrombosis. The disposable cartridge plate is a portable system that could be promising, life-saving choice for those people at risk of developing clotting disorders, inclusive of expectant mothers, stroke sufferers, those smoking or overweight. At the outset, it  [...]

Deep Vein Thrombosis – Treatment Outline

The key objectives of treatments for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are: Preventing blood clots from growing bigger in size. Preventing the blood clot from reaching the lungs which could lead to pulmonary embolism. Preventing postthrombotic syndrome – a disorder leading to inflammation of the inflicted leg. Preventing blood clots from recurring. Preliminary Line of Treatment In case signs & symptoms of deep vein thrombosis have been identified, then testing would commence instantaneously for ascertaining if one had a blood clot in the leg. Alternatively, in case blood clot has been diagnosed in the lung – a condition known as pulmonary embolism, then the physician would carry out tests for deep vein thrombosis. Following diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, treatment commences  [...]

Women More Prone To Deep Vein Thrombosis – Part II

Line of Treatment when Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is detected When any of the symptoms that point to the presence of DVT are decipherable, then one must immediately seek professional opinion to avert matters escalating and getting grave. The direct line of treatment for DVT is the assessment and treatment of any complications that could have cropped up due to the dislocation of the clot like in pulmonary embolism or in certain situations the clot has made it way up to the brain. Subsequent to this, certain medications are administered to assist in the dissolution of the clot. The medications work by thinning the blood thus facilitating better flow. After prompt administration of the medicines, an oral dose of the medicines are generally advised to the patient that has to be followed in  [...]

Women More Prone To Deep Vein Thrombosis – Part I

Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT is a grave medical condition known to cause a myriad of complications that can pose a potential threat to life, hence necessitating the need for prompt medical assistance. DVT is caused due to the formation of a blood clot typically in the deep veins of the lower portion of the leg that impedes the blood circulation in the limb region. The problem escalates when the blood clot gets dislocated and moves to the vital organs making it detrimental to one’s health. When the clot makes its course to the lungs and hinders respiration it could lead to a fatal condition known as pulmonary embolism which is a rampant fatality generally correlated to DVT. Women Being At Greater Risk of DVT Women are believed to be in the high risk bracket for DVT due to varied  [...]