Deep Vein Thrombosis by Laura Pacheco https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu Made with the best of intentions en-us 2018-04-17 18:16:36 UTC 2026-02-13 23:04:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png What is Deep Vein Thrombosis? 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252718738 Deep Vein Thrombosis, also known as DVT's are blood clots in the deep vein that usually occur in the legs. ]]> 2018-04-17 18:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252718738 Risks 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252720993 The risks that include DVT's would be the blood clot could possibly loosen and lodge itself into an important organ, resulting in death. ]]> 2018-04-17 18:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252720993 Prognosis 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252724435 Without the proper treatment, there is a 3% of fatal death for DVT.
With proper treatment and self care, DVT could resolve within months.

]]> 2018-04-17 18:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252724435 Symptoms 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252726767 The most symptoms one could receive with DVT would be swelling in calf, foot, or leg, tenderness, and warm skin.
It is possible to have no symptoms. ]]> 2018-04-17 18:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252726767 Treatment 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252729358 Treatment would include blood thinners, compression stockings, and vena cava (large abdominal vein) filters. 
  ]]> 2018-04-17 18:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252729358 Devoplement 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252730387 Risk of gaining a DVT would be:
  • having an injury that damages your veins such as a bone fracture
  • being overweight because more pressure is put on blood veins in legs and pelvis
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  • family history of DVT
  • catheter placed in vein
  • taking birth control pills or being under hormone therapy
  • smoking heavily
  • staying seated for a long time, especially if you already have at least one other risk factor

    • ]]>     2018-04-17 18:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252732134     Prevention 355507 https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252734866 - You can prevent DVT by moving your legs around when sitting for a while to allow blood flow in your legs. 
    - Taking blood thinner after surgery may decrease your risk of blood clots. 
    - Avoid wearing tight clothing all the time, for they decrease blood flow.]]>     2018-04-17 18:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/355507/wa2ri7qyyiqu/wish/252734866