deep vein thrombosis and embolism

Question 1

Describe the presentation of deep vein thrombosis

Answer 1

unilateral limb swelling
persistent discomfit and calf tenderness
warmth and redness

Question 2

Describe the investigation of deep vein thrombosis

Answer 2

wells score
blood test- d-dimer score
compression ultrasound if positive d-dimer

Question 3

• Describe the management pulmonary thromboembolism.

Answer 3

anticoagulation
thrombolysis for massive PE

Question 4

symptoms and signs of pulmonary embolism

Answer 4

pleuritic chest pain
breahtlessness-dysponea
rapid heartrate
pleural rub on auscultation
MASSIVE
cyanosis
tachycardia
raised venous pressure
low blood pressure

Question 5

diagnose pulmonary embolism

Answer 5

wells score
d-dimer
CT pulmonary angiogram
isotope ventilation/perfusion

Question 6

treatment of DVTS

Answer 6

warfarin and heparin-anticoagulants
thrombolysis for massive DVTS