Coagulation Disorders Tutorial
 
Introduction

Very Sociable Guy

Chest Pain

Girl with a Rash  

England 1944

Trouble Healing

Morning Stiffness

Bruises Easily

Shortness of Breath

Drug Interactions

Review

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Quiz Please

I think you know the drill by now.
 
  • First, treat the pulmonary embolus.
  • Realize that recurrence rate is high with Leiden V.
  • Probably indefinite treatment with Coumadin.
  • Compression stockings.
  • Genetic counseling.

Treating a DVT is much more complicated than just anticoagulant therapy.

  • Especially if there's likelihood of recurrence.

  • Here's something we want to avoid.
  • Post phlebitic syndrome.
  • Venous return from an extremity will never be the same after a venous thrombosis.
    • Chronic ischemia,
    • Vascular congestion
    • Skin ulceration will be an ongoing problem.
  • The use of compression stockings will be very helpful.
  • Regular exercise and avoiding immobilization.
 

  Drug interactions and unexpected outcomes.                                                Back

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