Clinical Manifestations
An open sore, often found on the ankle from poor circulation
venous stasis ulcers
Confusion, dizziness, or even loss of consciousness due to lack of what in the brain
oxygen
Positive/High: Indicates possible clot formation
D-dimer Test
Stops clots from traveling to the lungs, preventing pulmonary embolism.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter
Stasis of blood flow, vessel wall injury, and hypercoagulability
Virchow’s triad
This disease can cause a blood clot to fall off and travel to the lung, causing a blockage known as a what?
pulmonary embolism
it can block normal blood flow and cause insufficient blood volume return, over time leads to what
chronic venous insufficiency
Abnormal: Visualizes a clot in deep veins through imaging.
CT/MRI
May dissolve the clot, especially in severe cases.
Thrombolytic Therapy
Birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or pregnancy can increase clotting tendency, leading to what?
hormonal changes
This occurs when blood accumulates in the lower half of the body
Lower limb swelling
This system is affected around the clot and may become red, swollen, and warm due to inflammation and poor circulation.
Integumentary System
Doctors do this to look for symptoms such as swelling, pain, redness, and warmth in the affected limb.
Clinical Assessment
Keep blood flowing to reduce the risk of clot formation.
Early Mobilization
Trauma, surgery, or fractures can damage blood vessels and promote clot formation.
Vein injury
This worsens when there is added pressure on the area, or during physical exertion.
Pain
Poor oxygen delivery can cause ______ dysfunction or damage, leading to urinary problems
Kidney
Dye is blocked or slowed, showing the location of a clot.
Venography
"blood thinners" (like heparin, warfarin, or direct oral anticoagulants) prevent the clot from growing and reduce the risk of new clots.
Anticoagulant Medications
Damages blood vessels and increases clotting risk.
Smoking
The skin becomes this color in the affected area
Red
It can affect breathing and oxygen exchange, disrupting this system
Respiratory System
Abnormal: A Clot is seen; the vein does not compress using sound waves to visualize blood flow.
Ultrasound (Doppler)
Help decrease swelling and lower the chance of long-term complications
Compression Stockings
Having swollen and twisted veins may cause this disease
Varicose veins