Let’s continue the conversation on blood clots. Learn how to prevent them and how your healthcare providers diagnose and treat them.
Resources
- ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): What You Should Know: https://www.hematology.org/-/media/hematology/files/education/clinicians/guidelines-quality/documents/vte-guidelines-combined-snapshot3262021.pdf?la=en&hash=8BCBF1A171A23600471354404C8F80B4
- Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/96/2/143/2686356
- Wells’ Criteria for DVT: https://www.mdcalc.com/wells-criteria-dvt
- How to Put On Compression Stockings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQxSB0eBuRU&t=100s
Definitions
- DVT: deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the vein)
- PE: pulmonary embolism (blood clot that has traveled to the lung)
- VTE: venous thromboembolism (combined term for the disorder that causes both DVT and PE)
