A weak area of a blood vessel that expands or bulges, it mainly occur in the popliteal artery (though it can affect other arteries), which runs down the back of the lower thigh and knee.
One can try the Homan sign (see images above) and use as a guide to see if have symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis in legs.
One can consider the Wells scoring system and use as a guide to see if have symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Other test include:
Blood test -D-dimer assay; levels of antithrombin III, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, and C-reactive protein; and erythrocyte sedimentation rate
The D-dimer level may be elevated in any medical condition where clots form, including trauma, recent surgery, haemorrhage (bleeding), cancer, and sepsis.
Many of these conditions are associated with higher risk for DVT.
D-dimer levels remain elevated in DVT for about 7 days
Results
A negative D-dimer assay result rules out DVT in patients with low to moderate risk (Wells DVT score < 2).
A negative result also obviates surveillance and serial testing in patients with moderate to high risk and negative ultrasonographic findings.
All patients with a positive D-dimer assay result and all patients with a moderate to high risk for DVT (Wells DVT score >2) require a diagnostic study (duplex ultrasonography).
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Cause
Previous venous thromboembolism (blood clot in vein)
If the blood flow to the legs becomes severely restricted, critical limb ischaemia (CLI) can develop. CLI is an extremely serious complication that can be challenging to treat. Symptoms of CLI include:
A severe burning pain in your legs and feet that continues even when you’re resting
Your skin turning pale, shiny, smooth and dry
Wounds and ulcers (open sores) on your feet and legs that do not heal
Loss of muscle mass in your legs
The skin on your toes or lower limbs becoming cold and numb, turning red and then black, and/or beginning to swell and produce smelly pus, causing severe pain (gangrene)
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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