Antithrombin deficiency results in an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE), but not arterial thrombosis.
Antithrombin is a non-vitamin K dependent protease inhibitor pr...
Previous VTE
Family history of VTE or antithrombin deficiency
VTE at uncommon sites (upper limb, mesenteric, renal, retinal veins)
Routine an...
36351005 Antithrombin III deficiency (disorder)
439699000 hereditary antithrombin III deficiency (disorder)
439126002 Thrombophilia due to acquired an...
Antithrombin deficiency can result in an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism, including atypical locations such as upper limb veins, vena cava, and renal veins. Arterial thro...
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Figure 16-55 <bold>IVC UMBRELLA FILTER. A. AP Lumbar. B. Lateral Lumbar.</bold> This metallic umbrella fillter is placed in the inferior vena cava to capture emboli from the lower extremities in patients with thrombophlebitis.
Figure 16-55 <bold>IVC UMBRELLA FILTER. A. AP Lumbar. B. Lateral Lumbar.</bold> This metallic umbrella fillter is placed in th...
Figure 18-110<bold>DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS. A. Ultrasound,Lower Limb.</bold>Note the thrombus within the femoral vein (<italic>arrows</bold>). Failure of the vein to collapse from the compression of the ultra sound head confirms the presence of endoluminal thrombus (<italic>arrowheads</bold>). <bold>B. Pulmonary Embolism,Pulmonary CT Angiogram, Axial Chest.</bold>Observe the emboliin the pulmonary artery (<italic>arrow</bold>) and left atrium (<italic>arrow</bold>). <bold><italic>COMMENT:</bold></bold>Lower limb ultrasound evaluation is routinely p...
Figure 18-110<bold>DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS. A. Ultrasound,Lower Limb.</bold>Note the thrombus within the femoral vein (<ital...
<bold>FIGURE 24-15</bold> Common sites of venous thrombosis. (<bold>A</bold>) Superficial thrombophlebitis. (<bold>B</bold>) Most common form of deep thrombophlebitis. (<bold>C</bold> and <bold>D</bold>) Deep thrombophlebitis from the calf to iliac veins.
<bold>FIGURE 24-15</bold> Common sites of venous thrombosis. (<bold>A</bold>) Superficial thrombophlebitis. (<b...
<bold><italic>Figure 13.28.</bold></bold> Measurement of the lower extremity circumference. Increase in size is consistent with swelling, which might be due to a deep venous thrombosis.
<bold><italic>Figure 13.28.</bold></bold> Measurement of the lower extremity circumference. Increase in size is co...
Schematic of development of thrombus in deep vein