Blood Clots Part 2: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment [008]

13/12/2021 20 min Episodio 8
Blood Clots Part 2: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment [008]

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Episode Synopsis

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)

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