Navya Sree: Breaking Down DVT From Theory to Practice
Navya Sree, Student at PPG College of Physiotherapy, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Definition: Deep Vein Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the lower limb, leading to partial or complete obstruction of blood flow.
Major complication: Pulmonary Embolism (clot travels to lungs).
Causes/Risk Factors (Virchow’s Triad)
- Venous stasis: Prolonged bed rest, immobility
- Endothelial injury: Surgery, trauma, fractures
- Hypercoagulability: Pregnancy, cancer, smoking, OCP use
Signs and Symptoms
- Unilateral leg swelling
- Calf pain or tenderness
- Warmth and redness
- Dilated superficial veins
Investigations
- D-dimer test
- Doppler ultrasound (most common)
- Venography (gold standard)
Medical Management
- Anticoagulants (Heparin, Warfarin)
- Compression stockings
- Thrombolytic therapy
- Early mobilization
- Physiotherapy Management
- Early ambulation (as advised)
- Ankle pump exercises
- Limb elevation
- Deep breathing exercises
- Compression therapy
Precaution: Avoid massage over affected limb.
Complications
- Pulmonary embolism
- Post-thrombotic syndrome
- Chronic venous insufficiency
Grateful for the chance to explore myself on LinkedIn.
Thanks to our PPG College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore and our respected principal Sivakumar Chinnusamy and our respected Pradeepa Mani and our mentor Dr. Siyam Prakash Balamurugan for their unwavering support and guidance.”
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