Deep vein thrombosis


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Synonym: DVT

Classification Scheme
I Upper extremity DVT

II Lower extremity DVT : Proximal vein thrombosis | Distal vein thrombosis

Diagnosis
Algorithm | History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Tests | Ultrasound | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings

Treatment

 * Algorithm
 * Medical Therapy:


 * Anticoagulation: Unfractionated Heparin | Low molecular weight heparin | Factor Xa inhibitor | Warfarin


 * Fibrinolytic: Thrombolysis


 *  Surgery
 *  Primary Prevention


 *  Secondary Prevention

ACCP Guidelines

 * Guidelines for initial anticoagulation for acute DVT of leg | Intravenous (IV) Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) | Subcutaneous (SC) UFH vs IV Heparin | Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)


 * Guidelines for duration of anticoagulant therapy | Recommendation for intensity of anticoagulant effect | Recommendation for treatment of asymptomatic DVT of the leg


 * Recommendations for patients undergoing surgery : General surgery |  Gynecologic surgery  |  Urologic surgery  |  Vascular surgery  |  Laparoscopic surgery  |  Bariatric surgery  |  Thoracic surgery  |  Coronary artery bypass surgery  |  Orthopedic surgery (Elective Hip Replacement, Elective Knee Replacement, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip fracture surgery, Elective spine surgery).

AHA Guidelines

 * Guidelines for duration of anticoagulant therapy