: Introduction Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the blood clot formation in the human body, especially in legs. It usually occurs in a deep vein, which is a larger vein that runs through calf and thigh muscle in the legs. DVT is formed when the valves of veins present in calf muscles are deprived of oxygen leading to deepening of veins to form a clot (Yadava, 2013). Pulmonary embolism; which is a blockage of an artery in the lungs; and DVT together constituted as single disease procedure which is known as venous thromboembolism (Van Beek, 2009).
1.2: Schematic Diagram of DVT
Figure 1: Deep Vein Thrombosis (Source: NIH Medical Plus, 2011) The figure is a representation of normal leg which comprises normal deep veins and deep veins affected by DVT. The normal vein carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart and helps in its purification. However, DVT causes valves to contract and which led to less flow of deoxygenated blood towards the heart. Due to this condition, there is a formation of a blood clot on the valves of the veins which further reduces blood flow and causes further thickening of valves of the deep veins (Van Beek, 2009).
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DVT occurs due to:
• Damage to the vein’s inner lining due to injuries caused by certain factors such as surgery’s side effect, inflammation, serious injury and all
• Inactivity for longer duration due to certain conditions like bed rest post surgery, sitting for longer time at office and travelling in plane which causes slowing of blood flow via veins (Yadava,
...so discuss making a exercise plan that will work for the patient, and will not cause him/her any pain. If all of the correct measures are taken, and the patient is taking care of themselves, they can prevent more serious complications from occurring. They must know that they are serious complications from one not taking care of themselves, or living a unhealthy life style. It does involve a lifelong commitment to change. Medication will help, but one must also be willing to change.
Many factors can increase the risk of these clots, including prolonged bed rest (such as after surgery), sitting for long periods (such as on a plane), use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy, family history of DVT, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain genetic clotting disorders. Compression stockings are also sometimes used in people who have an acute DVT, to prevent a group of symptoms known as post-thrombotic syndrome that includes leg pain and
•Hypertension occurrence within the hepatic portal system generally restricts the movement of blood sequentially minimizing scar tissue. Clinical symptoms such as vomiting blood occurs because the flow of blood linking the veins are miniature in size transporting immeasurable quantities of blood from within the body.
Why do we need to exercise? With out exercise many of our bodies arteries in the cardiovascular system can become clogged and bring on much unwanted cardiovascular diseases. Exercising regularly helps us maintain a healthy weight if already fi...
Wells, Philip S., Anderson, David R., Rodger, Marc et al (2003). Evaluation of D-Dimer in the Diagnosis of Suspected Deep-Vein Thrombosis. New England Journal of Medicine; 349: 1227-1235.
Deep venous thrombosis(DVT) is the formation of a blood clot or thrombus in the large vein of the legs(Narani, 2010). The signs and symptoms of a lower limb DVT varies from asymptomatic to extensive ilio femoral thrombosis(Narani, 2010). The most common clinical manifestation can be sudden swelling of one limb accompanied with pain or tenderness,
After a thorough examination, J.P. was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). “DVT develops most often in the legs but can occur also in the upper arms…” (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). Due t...
contract restricting blood flow to the surface of the skin, which results in a lower
walls of the veins are permeable to H2O at this point, starving the rest of the
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As I have mentioned before, compartment syndrome is when increased pressure is built up within the compartments of the arm or leg that can restrict blood flow and can then lead to progressive ischemia and eventual muscle and never necrosis and even possibly involving the skin depending on the severity of the swelling.
bypass surgery a vein is removed from the lower leg and a clogged vessel is
A PE usually begins as a clot in a deep vein of the leg, which is called deep vein thrombosis. This clot can break and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs and block the artery. Blood clots can form in the deep veins of the legs if blood flow is restricted and slows down. This can occur when you don’t move around for long periods of time. Some examples that can cause this are some types of surgery, during a long trip in a car or airplane, and if you must stay in bed for an extended period of time. Under rare circumstances an air bubble, part of tumor, or other tissue travels to lungs and causes ...
The second biggest threat for illness or injury in late adults is their respiratory system, because their respiratory system changes in that the “size of their airway increases, surface area of alveoli decreases, natural elasticity of the lings decreases, intercostal muscles are used more to breathe, and breathing becomes more labor intensive, aspiration and obstruction becomes more likely. By age 75 years, vital capacity may amount to only 50% of a young adult’s vital capacity”( Jones & Bartlett Learning). Another important system is the endocrine system where, “insulin production drops off, metabolism decreases, people tend to slow down their physical activity but do not decrease their food intake” (Jones & Bartlett Learning). All three of these systems are critical to note when treating a patient because as some people age they decrease their activity level or might even stop leading to cardiovascular complications, respiratory complications and endocrine
The improved appearance of your legs when the varicose veins are gone. You may avoid the beach or swimming pools and always wear clothing that covers your legs