{"product_id":"2940154544334","title":"Deep Venous Thrombosis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein (venous) leading to the heart, normally in the legs.\u003cbr\u003eThe blood clot may either block the vein completely or partially.\u003cbr\u003eDeep venous thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside a part of the body.\u003cbr\u003eDVT normally happens in a deep leg vein, a larger vein that extends through the muscles of the calf and the thigh.\u003cbr\u003eIt can cause pain and swelling in the leg and may result in complications such as pulmonary embolism.\u003cbr\u003eThis is when a piece of blood clot breaks off into the bloodstream and obstructs one of the blood vessels in the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eDVT and pulmonary embolism together are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).\u003cbr\u003eClots can form in superficial veins (called superficial thrombophlebitis or phlebitis) and in deep veins because of poor blood flow or stasis.\u003cbr\u003eBlood clots in deep veins (Deep Venous Thrombosis) need immediate medical care.\u003cbr\u003eThese blood clots are dangerous because they can break loose and then travel through the bloodstream to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism\u003cbr\u003eDeaths resulting from complications of DVT are not something new.\u003cbr\u003eBlood clots most often form in the calf and thigh veins, and less often in the arm or pelvic veins.\u003cbr\u003eDVT does not cause heart attack or stroke.\u003cbr\u003e3 major factors have a part in the development of DVT:\u003cbr\u003e1. Venous stasis\u003cbr\u003e2. Damage of the vein\u003cbr\u003e3. Higher coagulability\u003cbr\u003eIn some cases of DVT there may be no symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eDVT can cause:\u003cbr\u003ea. Pain, swelling and tenderness in one of the legs\u003cbr\u003eb. Warm skin in the area of the clot\u003cbr\u003ec. Heavy ache in the leg\u003cbr\u003ed. Redness of the skin particularly at the back of the leg below the knee\u003cbr\u003eDVT normally affects one leg\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis:\u003cbr\u003ea. The above symptoms alone and a physical exam.\u003cbr\u003eThe exam may show a red, swollen, or tender leg.\u003cbr\u003eb. D-dimer test\u003cbr\u003eA specialized blood test called the D-dimer test is used to detect pieces of blood clot that have been broken down and are loose in the bloodstream.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of DVT\u003cbr\u003ea. Prevent pulmonary embolism (PE),\u003cbr\u003eb. Reduce morbidity,\u003cbr\u003ec. Prevent or minimize the risk of developing the post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS).\u003cbr\u003eAn anticoagulant will keep more clots from forming or old ones from getting bigger.\u003cbr\u003eThese drugs do not dissolve clots already there.\u003cbr\u003eThat is accomplished by the body’s natural blood system.\u003cbr\u003eOther anticoagulation drugs have subsequently been added to the treatment over the years such as vitamin K antagonists and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH).\u003cbr\u003eIV Heparin is normally prescribed first because it works immediately to prevent further clotting.\u003cbr\u003eAfter this treatment the patient may also need to take oral warfarin to prevent another blood clot forming.\u003cbr\u003eHeparin is available in two different forms:\u003cbr\u003e1. Standard (unfractioned) heparin\u003cbr\u003e2. Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)\u003cbr\u003eLMWH is normally given as a subcutaneous injection\u003cbr\u003eLMWH works differently from standard heparin.\u003cbr\u003eIt contains small molecules which mean its effects are more reliable and the patient will not have to stay in hospital and be monitored.\u003cbr\u003eBoth standard and LMWH can cause side effects including:\u003cbr\u003ea. A skin rash and other allergic reactions\u003cbr\u003eb. Bleeding\u003cbr\u003ec. Weakening of the bones\u003cbr\u003eThe instant symptoms of DVT often recover with anticoagulation alone.\u003cbr\u003eThe reason for intervention is often reduction of the 75% long-term risk of PTS.\u003cbr\u003eLifetime anticoagulation therapy may be advised:\u003cbr\u003e1. If DVT recurs,\u003cbr\u003e2. If a chronic hyper-coagulability is identified\u003cbr\u003e3. If PE is life threatening\u003cbr\u003eSurgery\u003cbr\u003eIn rare cases surgery may be needed if medicines do not work.\u003cbr\u003eSurgery may involve:\u003cbr\u003e1. Placing a vena cava filter\u003cbr\u003e2. Removing a large blood clot from the vein\u003cbr\u003eCompression stockings and ambulation help prevent calf pain and swelling\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Deep Venous Thrombosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Varicose Veins\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Pulmonary Embolism\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103651741936,"sku":"2940154544334","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154544334_p0.jpg?v=1764115372","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154544334","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}