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Pathology - Deep vein thrombosis
Definition
• Thrombosis occurring in the deep veins of the leg. Epidemiology: Approximately 1 in 1000 individuals annually.
Aetiology • Pertaining to blood stasis and/or heightened blood coagulability. • Risk factors encompass immobilization, pregnancy, recent surgery (especially to the lower limb or pelvic), cancer, long-haul flights, smoking, oral contraceptive use, hormone replacement therapy, and thrombophilia. 2 Various contributing components frequently function within an individual.
Pathogenesis
• Impaired blood flow and/or heightened blood coagulability surpasses the efficacy of natural anticoagulants, resulting in thrombus formation within the deep veins of the leg. • The thrombus may develop in size as it extends along the vein's lumen.
Presentation: • Inflamed, painful, and swollen lower limb with a warm red hue. • Certain cases may be asymptomatic.
Complications
Three Pulmonary thromboembolism
Definition
• Thrombosis occurring in the deep veins of the leg. Epidemiology: Approximately 1 in 1000 individuals annually.
Aetiology • Pertaining to blood stasis and/or heightened blood coagulability. • Risk factors encompass immobilization, pregnancy, recent surgery (especially to the lower limb or pelvic), cancer, long-haul flights, smoking, oral contraceptive use, hormone replacement therapy, and thrombophilia. 2 Various contributing components frequently function within an individual.
Pathogenesis
• Impaired blood flow and/or heightened blood coagulability surpasses the efficacy of natural anticoagulants, resulting in thrombus formation within the deep veins of the leg. • The thrombus may develop in size as it extends along the vein's lumen.
Presentation: • Inflamed, painful, and swollen lower limb with a warm red hue. • Certain cases may be asymptomatic.
Complications
Three Pulmonary thromboembolism
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