March: DVT Awareness Month
March is DVT Awareness Month. Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms inside a deep vein, commonly located in the calf or thigh. DVT occurs when the blood clot either partially blocks or completely blocks the flow of blood in the vein. This is what Vice President Cheney is dealing with now.
Symptoms of DVT may include pain, tenderness, swelling or discoloration of the affected area, and skin that is warm to touch. A major risk associated with DVT is the development of pulmonary embolism (PE). PE occurs when a blood clot breaks loose from the wall of a vein and travels to the lungs, blocking the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. Patients with pulmonary embolism may experience short-ness of breath, an apprehensive feeling, chest pain, rapid pulse, sweating, or a bloody cough. If you believe you may be experiencing DVT symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.
Please check the kiosk for a sheet on DVT, and if you are planning a long airplane flight, I have a sheet of exercises that you can do to prevent DVT.
Symptoms of DVT may include pain, tenderness, swelling or discoloration of the affected area, and skin that is warm to touch. A major risk associated with DVT is the development of pulmonary embolism (PE). PE occurs when a blood clot breaks loose from the wall of a vein and travels to the lungs, blocking the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. Patients with pulmonary embolism may experience short-ness of breath, an apprehensive feeling, chest pain, rapid pulse, sweating, or a bloody cough. If you believe you may be experiencing DVT symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.
Please check the kiosk for a sheet on DVT, and if you are planning a long airplane flight, I have a sheet of exercises that you can do to prevent DVT.
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