DVT & PE Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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DVT & PE Questions and Correct Answers/
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DVT

Ans: deep vein thrombosis


DVT is a

Ans: Blood clot in a large vein, usually leg or pelvis


DVT risk factors correlated with

Ans: Virchow's Triad


Virchow's Triad

Ans: Virchow's triad is a theory that describes the three main
factors that lead to blood clot (thrombus) formation:
endothelial injury, stasis or altered blood flow, and
hypercoagulability. This triad is fundamental in understanding
the pathogenesis of conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
and pulmonary embolism.


DVT clinical manifestations

Ans: pain, swelling, tenderness, discoloration, redness, warmth

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DVT diagnosis is by

Ans: Ultrasound


D-dimer


D-dimer

Ans: blood clot test


blood test that checks for the presence of a protein fragment
produced when a blood clot breaks down. It helps diagnose or
rule out blood clotting disorders like deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). While a high D-dimer result
can indicate a clot, further imaging tests like an ultrasound or
CT scan are needed for a definitive diagnosis, as other
conditions can also cause elevated levels.


Trauma can cause DVT by

Ans: Causing inflammation & swelling wh/ can trap the blood &
dec blood flow to that area causing an increased risk of DVT


Thicker blood can


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