#DVT occurs when a #thrombus (#blood #clot) forms in the deep #vein, most often in the #leg, resu…

#DVT occurs when a #thrombus (#blood #clot) forms in the deep #vein, most often in the #leg, resulting in partially or completely blocked #circulation.

Symptoms of DVT can include #swelling, #pain, discoloration and abnormally hot skin at the affected area. Unfortunately, nearly half of DVT episodes have minimal, if any, symptoms. These “silent” afflictions are particularly worrisome. Adding to the complication, some conditions such as #musclestrain, skin #inflection, #phlebitis – #inflammation of veins – have similar symptoms, making DVT harder to diagnose.

The most accurate ways to #diagnose DVT are through venous ultrasound, venography and Impedance plethysmography – detection via electrodes and blood pressure cuff placed on the patient’s calf and thigh.

Those with prior DVT, #obesity, #stroke, pregnancy, undergoing major surgery, over the age of 65 and those who are confined to long periods of #immobility via travel or bed rest are more likely to be afflicted.

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