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17 lis 2023 · Summary. A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration of the skin....
14 lut 2024 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms inside a vein deep in the body, whereas superficial thrombophlebitis (STP) is inflammation of the veins just below the skin’s surface.
Abstract. Treatment of superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) has recently shifted as increasing evidence suggests a higher than initially recognized rate of recurrence as well as concomitant deep venous thrombosis. Traditional therapies aimed at symptom control and disruption of the saphenofemoral junction are being called into question.
4 wrz 2024 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and acute pulmonary embolism (PE) are two manifestations of venous thromboembolism. The mainstay of therapy for DVT is anticoagulation, provided there is no contraindication.
22 kwi 2024 · Venous thromboembolism is the broad term that includes DVT and PE. Superficial vein thrombophlebitis (also known as superficial vein thrombosis), a common related condition, affects veins superficial to the musculature. This topic focuses on the diagnosis and management of lower-extremity DVT.
29 sty 2024 · Superficial phlebitis is usually an initial clinical diagnosis, referring to the clinical findings of pain, tenderness, induration, and erythema along the course of a superficial vein. It is due to inflammation, and less commonly, with infection of the vein.
10 maj 2024 · Symptoms of DVT may include swelling, pain, warmth, and redness in the affected leg. However, it's important to note that some cases of DVT may not present with any noticeable symptoms. The primary cause of DVT is the formation of blood clots, which can occur due to various factors.
