Deep Vein Thrombosis Mnemonics

By : Dr. Subrahmanyam Karuturi

 

> Deep venous thrombosis: genetic causes ALASCA:
Antithrombin III
Leiden (Factor V)
APC (Activated Protein C)
S-protein deficiency
C-protein deficiency
Antiphospholipid antibody
 

  > Deep venous thrombosis: diagnosis DVT:
Dilated superficial veins/ Discoloration/ Doppler ultrasound
Venography is gold standard
Tenderness of Thigh and calf

 

> Virchow's triad (venous thrombosis) "VIRchow":
Vascular trauma
Increased coagulability
Reduced blood flow (stasis)
 

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