DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. It can cause serious complications if the clot dislodges and travels to the lungs, leading to a potentially life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism (PE).
Causes
DVT occurs when blood flow slows down or becomes stagnant, leading to clot formation. Common causes include:
- Prolonged Immobility: Long flights, bed rest, or surgery.
- Injury to a Vein: Trauma or surgery can damage the vein walls.
- Clotting Disorders: Genetic or acquired conditions that increase clotting risk.
- Medical Conditions: Cancer, heart failure, or inflammatory diseases.
Risk Factors
- Age: Risk increases with age.
- Smoking: Damages blood vessels and promotes clot formation.
- Obesity: Adds pressure to veins.
- Pregnancy: Hormonal changes and pressure from the uterus.
- Birth Control Pills or Hormone Replacement Therapy: Increases clotting risk.
- Family History: A genetic predisposition to clotting disorders.
Symptoms
- Swelling: Usually in one leg, often with redness and warmth.
- Pain: Aching or cramping, typically in the calf or thigh.
- Discoloration: A bluish or reddish tint to the skin.
- Tenderness: Especially when standing or walking.
In some cases, DVT may be asymptomatic, making regular monitoring important for high-risk individuals.
Diagnosis
- Doppler Ultrasound: The most common imaging test to detect clots.
- D-dimer Test: Measures clot-related substances in the blood.
- CT or MRI Venography: Provides detailed images of veins.
Treatment
Treatment focuses on preventing clot growth and reducing the risk of complications like PE:
- Medications:
- Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners): Prevent new clots and stop existing ones from growing.
- Thrombolytics: Break down large clots in emergency cases.
- Compression Stockings:
- Improve blood flow and reduce swelling in the affected leg.
- Procedures:
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter: A filter is placed in the vena cava to catch clots before they reach the lungs.
- Lifestyle Changes:
- Regular physical activity.
- Avoid sitting for long periods.
- Elevate legs when resting.
Complete Vascular and Endovascular Treatment
Your blood vessels –arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood and veins carrying blood back to the heart — are the roadways of your circulatory system. Without smoothly flowing blood, your body cannot function. Conditions such as hardening of the arteries can create “traffic jams” in your circulatory system, obstructing the flow of blood to any part of the body.
Most are familiar with heart disease and with the consequences of blockages in the vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. But few people realize that blockages caused by a buildup of plaque and cholesterol affect more than coronary arteries. Arteries throughout the body carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, so blockages can occur in all arteries with serious effects.
Vascular surgeons manage veins and arteries in every part of the body except the brain and the heart.
For example, vascular surgeons handle blocked carotid arteries in the neck. They treat the problems of the aorta (a large main artery) after it leaves the heart and enters the abdomen. Peripheral vascular disease, which often affects the arteries in the legs and feet, also is treated by a vascular surgeon.
Typically, patients are referred to a vascular surgeon by their primary care physician. Sometimes patients become acquainted with a vascular surgeon after an unexpected event lands them in the hospital. You might be referred to a vascular surgeon if you see your regular doctor for pain in your legs, and learn that you have peripheral arterial disease, for example. If you are in a high risk category: are a smoker, diabetic, and/or have high blood pressure, you may be a candidate for starting a relationship with a vascular surgeon.
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