Re: dvt
kingofhearts - 11-21-08 03:54

d-dimer is elevated in most patents but is not specific...
doppler usg is useful.......
ascending contrast venography is the best method i guess.....
ipg.....

Re: dvt
coolsaks - 11-21-08 03:55

ipg?????

Re: dvt
kingofhearts - 11-21-08 03:58

impedence plethysmography (ipg) accurately detects above knee thrombi.....radiofibrinogen method is very accurate in calf vein n lower thigh thrombi.....

Re: dvt
coolsaks - 11-21-08 03:59

risk factors

Re: dvt
kingofhearts - 11-21-08 04:01

diorders with hypercoaguble states.......low cardiac output.....dehydration,polycythemia,prolonged bed rest,postpartum period,,,etc..

Re: dvt
coolsaks - 11-21-08 13:19

treatment??

Re: dvt
kingofhearts - 11-21-08 13:25

bed rest and elevation of limbs,heparin injection,inferior vena caval filters can be inserted percutaneously via femoral vein in patients where in lytic therapy is contraindicated...