Deep venous thrombosis (DVT): involves lar...
Phase 1
Perform complete history and physical exam.
Establish diagnosis using the appropriate radiographic study.
Phase 2
Send initial laboratory studies (CBC, PT/aPTT, D-dim...
Therapy for acute thrombosis and long-term management is individualized.
Consult a pediatric hematologist or someone with expertise in pediatric anticoagulant therapy.
Inferior vena cava filters are used to prevent pulmonary embolism. There are limited pediatric studies. They should only be considered in the setting of a lower extremity DVT...
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Monagle P, Chan AK, Goldenberg NA, et al...
453.9 Other venous embolism and thrombosis of unspecified site
453.40 Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremity
325 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of ...
Q: When is it appropriate to use low-molecular-weight heparin (i.e., enoxaparin) rather than unfractionated heparin?
A: There are several advantages to low-molecular-weight heparin. The pharmacokin...
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Filling defect consistent with thrombus in the left atrial appendage in a patient in atrial fibrillation.
<bold>FIGURE 10-18. Coronary artery thrombosis.</bold> A microscopic section of a coronary artery shows severe atherosclerosis and a recent thrombus in the narrowed lumen.
<bold>FIGURE 10-18. Coronary artery thrombosis.</bold> A microscopic section of a coronary artery shows severe atherosclerosis...
FIGURE 36.4. A magnetic resonance image reveals extensive thrombosis in the left iliac system (arrow) extending into the inferior vena cava (arrowhead).
FIGURE 36.4. A magnetic resonance image reveals extensive thrombosis in the left iliac system (arrow) extending into the inferior vena cav...
Venous thrombosis. The femoral vein has been opened to reveal a large thrombus within the lumen.