Patient was educated on findings of DVT to keep a watch for and report to the physician as follows: DVT can result in diffuse swelling of the limb below the level of the clot, due to the obstruction to free flow of blood along the vein. Also, the swelling in the involved limb can be strikingly different, with the involved limb clearly swollen in comparison to the limb free of any DVT. Report to your [...]
Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Chest pain and SOB: The blood clot formed in the limb, if it were small enough, can travel up along the veins in the limb and get deposited in the pulmonary circulation. These blood clots deposited in the lung circulation are called pulmonary emboli. Deposition of the blood clot in the lung can result in sudden onset of chest pain, shortness of [...]
Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis as follows: The signs and symptoms patients can present with, due to deep vein thrombosis, can differ with the site of the blood clot deposition and the body parts involved. Swelling of limb: The blood clots formed in the BLE, especially if the clots are large can occlude the vein and obstruct the blood return in these veins towards the heart. Consequently, this can [...]
Patient was educated on causes of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Dehydration: Excessive fluid loss for any reason and/or poor fluid intake with consequent dehydration can result in increased thickening of blood, thus leading to increased risk for clot formation and DVT. Inappropriate dose of blood thinners – Dose of blood thinners and anticoagulant medications must be closely regulated in individuals long-term use of these medications, with periodical lab draws to determine the thickness of [...]
Patient was educated on causes of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Cancers – Various cancers in the body can result in increased thickening of blood, thus resulting in formation of clots and DVT. Damage to the blood vessels – Prolonged uncontrolled blood pressure or insertion of any intravenous catheters or PICC lines can result in damage to the inner lining of blood vessels, setting the ground for clot formation and DVT. Smoking: By increasing the [...]