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Thromboembolic Disease

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What is Thromboembolic Disease?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is an underdiagnosed and serious, yet preventable medical condition that can cause disability and death.

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  • Swollen and tender legs that are painful to the touch, if you have blood clots that block blood flow to your leg veins (deep vein thrombosis or DVT)
  • Shortness of breath and pain when breathing, if you have a blood clot that travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism)

The most serious complication of DVT happens when a part of the clot breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a blockage called pulmonary embolism (PE). If the clot is small, and with appropriate treatment, people can recover from PE. However, there could be some damage to the lungs.

The risk of developing VTE is highest after major surgery, major injury, or during periods of infection and inflammation. This is because blood clots can develop in veins damaged by surgery or injury. Lack of movement after surgery or while traveling long distances can raise the likelihood of blood clotting

  • Get up and walk around every 1 to 2 hours.
  • Exercise your legs while you're sitting by: Raising and lowering your heels while keeping your toes on the floor. Raising and lowering your toes while keeping your heels on the floor. Tightening and releasing your leg muscles.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothes.

The risk is greatest in the post-partum period and in women with multiple pregnancies. The presence of other risk factors such as antiphospholipid antibodies, inherited thrombophilias, obesity, increased maternal age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and obesity further increases the risk.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Depending on the blood thinner, you may be given an injection (shot), take a pill, or have an intravenous tube (IV) inserted. You may need to take blood thinners for several months or for a lifetime

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How is it treated?

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In rare cases, a surgical procedure to remove the clot may be necessary. Thrombectomy involves removal of the clot in a patient with DVT. Embolectomy involves removal of the blockage in the lungs caused by the clot in a patient with PE.

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