Patient was educated on causes that can lead to the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows:
- Prolonged bedbound Status
- The contraction of the calf muscles in the lower extremities during ambulation is the driving force to move the blood up against gravity in the deep veins of the lower extremities.
- Since this force is deficient in patients with bedbound status, such as, in patients who are hospitalized or paralyzed for prolonged periods of time, blood flow in lower extremities will be sluggish and will precipitate the conditions for DVT formation.
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- People with sedentary life styles are deficient in calf muscle activity pushing the blood up in the deep veins of the legs and so, are more prone for sluggish blood flow in deep veins and consequently, formation of blood clots.
