Deep Vein Thrombosis WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Deep Vein Thrombosis and compiled helpful research notes below.
- eMedicine: Deep Venous Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis
emedicine.com - Deep Venous Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Deep Vein Thrombosis webmd.com - Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Mayo Clinic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) mayoclinic.com - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Deep Venous Thrombosis nlm.nih.gov - Deep Venous Thrombosis
- eMedTV: Deep Vein Thrombosis blood.emedtv.com - Deep Vein Thrombosis
- FamilyDoctor: Deep Vein Thrombosis: What You Should Know familydoctor.org - Deep Vein Thrombosis: What You Should Know
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Deep Vein Thrombosis orthoinfo.aaos.org - Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Research Notes on Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, most often in the legs. A blood clot in a deep vein can break off as an embolus and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal condition (pulmonary embolism). Signs of deep venous thrombosis include swelling of an arm or leg with or without pain or discoloration.
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Fast Facts
- Approximately 1 in 20 people will develop a DVT during the course of his or her lifetime.
- Risk factors for DVT include immobility, recent long-distance travel, recent surgery, trauma involving legs, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, cancer, and genetic factors causing hypercoagulable states.
- Hospitalized patients are at particular risk and typically receive DVT prophylaxis with heparin.
- DVTs are diagnosed by duplex ultrasonography, CT scan, or MRI.
- DVTs are treated with heparin for the first few days and transitioned to warfarin for long-term therapy.
- Depending on the underlying cause for the DVT, the duration of warfarin therapy is typically 6 months or life-long.
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- National Heart Blood And Lung Institute: What is Deep Vein Thrombosis
- The Coalition to Prevent DVT: About DVT
- Bupa: What is Deep Vein Thrombosis
- FamilyDoctor: What is deep vein thrombosis?
- MedicineNet: What is a deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism?
- American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS): Deep Vein Thrombosis
What Are The Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- DVT.net: Signs & Symptoms
- About.com: What Are The Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Deep Vein Thrombosis: DVT Symptoms and Diagnosis
- eHealthMD: What Are The Signs And Symptoms?
- AAOS: Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- Merck Manuals: Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- MedicineNet: Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis | Complications of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- eHealthMD: Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis | Complications of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- NHS Direct: Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis | Complications of Deep Vein Thrombosis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- Bupa: Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Drug Digest: Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Treatment | Medications
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment For Deep Vein Thrombosis
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- Beliefnet: Deep Vein Thrombosis: Working Toward Prevention
- WrongDiagnosis: Alternative Treatments for Deep vein thrombosis
- Heal With Hope: Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Hartford Hospital: Natural & Alternative Treatments
- HealthNinjas: Natural Remedies: Deep Vein Thrombosis
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- eMedicine: Other Problems to be Considered
- AAOS: Contributing Factors
- PubMed: Predictors of survival after deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
- Karger: Long-Term Consequences of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Wikipedia: Epidemiology Of Deep Vein Thrombosis
How Do You Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis?
- DVT.org: Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
- The Coalition to Prevent DVT: Risk Assessment Tool
- American Heart Association: Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
- Patient UK: Preventing DVT When You Travel
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Deep Vein Thrombosis - Prevention
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Hentzel.com: Tim Hentzel's Deep Vein Thrombosis Personal Story
- Ostomy Wound Management: Up Close and Personal with Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Blogspot: Natural Holistic Health: Blood Clots in Veins double the risk of Heart Attack or Stroke!
- Blogpost: Health Info: The Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- About.com: Deep Vein Thrombosis Blog
Foundations and Support Groups on Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease Foundation: Deep Vein Thrombosis : What is it?
- MDJunction: Deep Vein Thrombosis Online Support Group
- The North American Thrombosis Forum: Patient Advocacy
- Cleveland Clinic: State-of-the-Art Treatment for Blood Vessel Disorders
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Deep Vein Thrombosis
- RobPrince.net: DVT deep vein thrombosis forum
- Health Boards: Healing After DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Daily Strength: Deep Vein Thrombosis Discussions
- North American Thrombosis Forum: Proactive Thrombosis Prevention 2008 Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Deep Vein Thrombosis
- The New England Journal Of Medicine: Treatment of Deep-Vein Thrombosis Medical Journal Article
- JAMA: Deep Vein Thrombosis Medical Journal Articles
- PubMed: Deep Vein Thrombosis Medical Journal Articles
- PHG Foundation: Genetic testing and recurrent deep vein thrombosis
Clinical Trials on Deep Vein Thrombosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Deep Vein Thrombosis Clinical Trials
- Centerwatch: Deep Vein Thrombosis Clinical Trials
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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- Contributor: Kathy
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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