DVT/PE

Question 1

when should you repeat USS if +ve D dimer and Wells score is likely?

Answer 1

6-8 days later

Question 2

management of DVT/ PE in APLS

Answer 2

warfarin is first choice

Question 3

how long should anticoagulation in DVT/PE be continued for in reversible cause?

Answer 3

• 3 months and then reviewed

Question 4

how long should anticoagulation in DVT/PE be continued for in unclear cause, recurrent or irreversible underlying cause?

Answer 4

beyond3 months

3-6 months in active cancer

Question 5

what does an IVC filter do?

Answer 5

catches any clots heading through venous system

Question 6

when are IVC filters used?

Answer 6

in those unsuitable for anticoagulation

recurrent PEs

Question 7

diameter of varicose veins?

Answer 7

> 3mm

Question 8

diameter of reticular veins?

Answer 8

1-3mm

Question 9

diameter of telangietsia

Answer 9

<1mm in diameter

also called spider or thread veins

Question 10

what causes haemosiderin staining?

Answer 10

when blood leaks and Hb leaks out it is broken down to haemosiderin giving a brown discolouration

Question 11

what is lipodermatosclerosis?

Answer 11

skin becomes tight and fibrotic

Question 12

management of lipodermatosclerosis and venous eczema

Answer 12

steroids

Question 13

what is panniculitis?

Answer 13

inflammation of subcutaneous fat