Superficial vein thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis – a comparison
Although superficial vein thrombosis is commonly considered a rather minor condition, a number of studies indicate that its consequences can be much more severe.
Zbigniew Krasiński +4 more
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Knowledge, Practices, and Challenges in Deep Venous Thrombosis Prevention Among ICU Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction Intensive care unit patients are at increased risk for deep venous thrombosis, making prevention a key nursing responsibility. Evidence from Saudi Arabia remains limited, particularly regarding intensive care unit nurses’ challenges in ...
Hazel Novela Villagracia EdD, PhD +15 more
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Deep venous thrombosis and superficial venous reflux [PDF]
Although superficial venous reflux is an important determinant of post-thrombotic skin changes, the origin of this reflux is unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency and etiologic mechanisms of superficial venous reflux after acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Patients with a documented acute lower extremity DVT were asked to ...
Meissner, Mark H. +5 more
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Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Sickle Cell Disease in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery in South Gujarat, India: A Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Our objective of this study was to assess the incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis in patients including those with sickle cell disease who underwent spine surgery, and also to determine the association of Sickle Cell Disease as a clinical ...
Menon HJ, Khanna AP, Patel YB
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Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis: risk factors, diagnosis, treatment [PDF]
Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis is a condition with increasing prevalence, with high risk of morbidity and mortality, due to embolic complications.
Camelia C. DIACONU +2 more
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Nurse's Performance Regarding Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis among intensive care patients [PDF]
Background: The Nurses have very important role in preventing Complication through careful assessment of venous circulation of the lower extremities for early detection of deep venous thrombosis.
Rasha Mohamed +2 more
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Introduction. Deep venous thrombosis is a preventable and treatable cause of death among hospitalized patients. Nurses’ knowledge and proper assessment can play a major role in improving deep venous thrombosis prevention care. Objective.
Senay Yohannes +3 more
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Deep Venous Thrombosis in Dermatomyositis [PDF]
To the Editor: Recent reports suggest a marked increase in incidence of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis, DVT) in patients withWegener’s granulomatosis1, a finding that has not been explained by common risk factors for thrombophilia2. To our knowledge, an increased incidence of DVT in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM ...
Shilpa D, Gaitonde, Stanley P, Ballou
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Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Postpartum Deep Venous Thrombosis [PDF]
Venous thromboembolism is a major concern during pregnancy as well as in the postpartum period. In acute proximal deep venous thrombosis, endovascular recanalization with locally administered thrombolytic agents has evolved as therapeutic alternative ...
Schindewolf, Marc +9 more
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Acute infections and venous thromboembolism. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Data on the association between acute infections and venous thromboembolism (VTE) are sparse. We examined whether various hospital-diagnosed infections or infections treated in the community increase the risk of VTE.
Horvath-Puho, E +9 more
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