Venous Thrombo-Embolism (VTE) by robert meertens https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2 Please add some info to complete. Please also tag if DVT or PE specific. en-us 2016-10-25 13:28:19 UTC 2025-09-28 19:09:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png RISK FACTORS rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133307756 2016-10-26 13:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133307756 CLINICAL PRESENTATION (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS) rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133308230 2016-10-26 13:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133308230 CLINICAL/MEDICAL TESTS rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133308644 2016-10-26 13:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133308644 IMAGING TESTS rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133308721 Please also add pros and cons of modalities, image appearances etc.]]> 2016-10-26 13:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133308721 TREATMENT OPTIONS rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133309000 Preventative or Curative]]> 2016-10-26 13:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133309000 DVT rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133549929 2016-10-27 08:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133549929 PE rmmeertens1 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133549984 2016-10-27 08:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133549984 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566211 Vitamin K/anticoagulant treatment]]> 2016-10-27 10:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566211 Risk Factors - https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566228 Previous Blood Clots
Obesity
Increased Maternal Age]]> 2016-10-27 10:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566228 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566282 Hypertension]]> 2016-10-27 10:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566282 Death https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566285 2016-10-27 10:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566285 D-dimer blood test https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566323 2016-10-27 10:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566323 The oral contraceptive https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566327 2016-10-27 10:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566327 immobility - prolonged periods https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566361 2016-10-27 10:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566361 D-DIMER BLOOD TEST WEAKNESS https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566368
Low specificity for acute VTE ]]> 2016-10-27 10:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566368 Horrendous weight gain https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566383 2016-10-27 10:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566383 Echo doppler https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566390 2016-10-27 10:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566390 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566392 Pregnancy]]> 2016-10-27 10:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566392 anticoagulants! https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566409 2016-10-27 10:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566409 Ventilation-Perfusion Lung Scan https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566412 2016-10-27 10:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566412 Obesity https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566417 Prolonged  immobility such as hospital bed or long flights.]]> 2016-10-27 10:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566417 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566423 Symptoms- SOB, painful swelling and demarcated erythema

]]> 2016-10-27 10:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566423 CTPA: High sensitivity and specificity, but risk of contrast induced nephropathy https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566432 2016-10-27 10:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566432 rapid breathing https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566446 2016-10-27 10:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566446 genetic predisposition to blood clots https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566451 2016-10-27 10:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566451 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566455 Pain, swelling and tenderness in the leg! (calf). Heavy ache in the affected area and warm skin in the area of the clot]]> 2016-10-27 10:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566455 blood thinners and compression sock https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566461 2016-10-27 10:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566461 D-Dimer Test   A d-dimer test is a blood test that measures a substance that is released when a blood clot breaks up https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566467 2016-10-27 10:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566467 pulmonary angiography https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566488 2016-10-27 10:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566488 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566492 Compression Ultrasound]]> 2016-10-27 10:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566492 Calf Circumference Difference https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566495 2016-10-27 10:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566495 Compression stockings/cuffs https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566527 2016-10-27 10:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566527 Varicose Veins https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566530 2016-10-27 10:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566530 U/S: sonographer cannot determine if incompressibility of specific vein segment caused by new DVT or residual thrombosis https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566551 2016-10-27 10:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566551 MRPA https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566552 2016-10-27 10:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566552 multiple births https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566553 2016-10-27 10:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566553 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566571 VQ Scan for PE]]> 2016-10-27 10:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566571 venography https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566589 2016-10-27 10:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566589 Prior VTE https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566598 2016-10-27 10:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566598 heparin https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566602 2016-10-27 10:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566602 Dyspnea https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566634 2016-10-27 10:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566634 Vena Caval Filters https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566637 2016-10-27 10:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566637 weakness in CUS https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566638 sonographer unable to determine compressibility of vein segment is due to new dvt or residual ]]> 2016-10-27 10:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566638 Prolonged immobility https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566652 2016-10-27 10:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566652 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566676 thrombolytic to lyse clot]]> 2016-10-27 10:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566676 antiplatelet meds https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566714 2016-10-27 10:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566714 Raised legs when resting - prevents dvt https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566737 2016-10-27 10:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566737 Wells score https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566745 Decision rules based on signs and symptoms]]> 2016-10-27 10:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566745 CTPA - contrast injected to highlight vessels of the lungs and show areas where there is a gap in blood supply. https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566749 2016-10-27 10:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566749 Cancer/infections https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566758 2016-10-27 10:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566758 MRDTI: Does not require injection/contrast. Diagnostic accuracy is high, interobserver agreement between 2 readers excellent, signal present within hours of thrombus formation https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566795 2016-10-27 10:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566795 Exercise/movement https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566812 2016-10-27 10:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566812 injury or surgery leading to prolonged inactivity https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566853 2016-10-27 10:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566853 MRI https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566868 +High sensitivity, specificity
- Cost, time, Avaialability,
poor diet may = high weight = might not fit
o]]> 2016-10-27 10:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566868 Edema https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566883 2016-10-27 10:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566883 D- Dimer Tests can be false positive if patient is pregnant https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566932 2016-10-27 10:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566932 advantage of US https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566945 No radiation dose ]]> 2016-10-27 10:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133566945 warfarin https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567056 2016-10-27 10:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567056 standardised algorithms not as useful for specialised populations: pregnant, elderly https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567062 2016-10-27 10:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567062 CUS can be painful for the patient https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567074 2016-10-27 10:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567074 palpitations https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567098 2016-10-27 10:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567098 curative treatment dvt https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567105 surgical intervention of suction catheter/wire cage device ]]> 2016-10-27 10:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567105 Syncope https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567237 2016-10-27 10:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567237 Effective use of algorithms and d dimer can prevent imaging from being needed. There is no radiation dose from ultrasound, but it does help reduce demand on services https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567250 2016-10-27 10:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567250 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567289 reddening of skin]]> 2016-10-27 10:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567289 u/s Doppler - visualisation of thrombus and flow changes due to obstruction https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567296 2016-10-27 10:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567296 Education - how to manage or avoid condition ie movement, diet, exercise, smoking etc https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567316

]]> 2016-10-27 10:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567316 VENOGRAM - https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567326 During a venogram, a liquid called a contrast dye is injected into a vein in your foot. The dye travels up the leg and can be detected by X-ray, which will highlight a gap in the blood vessel where a clot is stopping the flow of blood. 


]]> 2016-10-27 10:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567326 thrombolysis https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567385 2016-10-27 10:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567385 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567390 VQ scan will have a mismatch if positive for PE]]> 2016-10-27 10:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567390 Chest Pain https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567399 2016-10-27 10:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567399 IVC filter https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567447 2016-10-27 10:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567447 Angioplasty for DVT https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567450 2016-10-27 10:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567450 Thromboectomy https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567555 2016-10-27 10:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567555 Chest X-Ray https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567658 Can't diagnose PE but can rule out other causes]]> 2016-10-27 10:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567658 pregnancy CTPA increased breast cancer risk https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567711 2016-10-27 10:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133567711 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568211

Virchow's Triad]]> 2016-10-27 10:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568211 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568237 2016-10-27 10:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568237 PE - coughing up blood https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568580 2016-10-27 10:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568580 asymptomatic https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568661 2016-10-27 10:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568661 https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568733 2016-10-27 10:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rmmeertens1/ogn7erbtfkc2/wish/133568733