Is this Chronic Clot?
When we find a clot in a leg vein, knowing if it is fresh or chronic clot is not always
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Venous Thrombosis and Immobility
The connection between venous thrombosis and immobility is clear. In fact, stasis is part of Wirchow’s triad. We also know
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Clot in Transit
A clot in transit is a free floating venous thrombosis. The most common location to find it will be in
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Clots after Foot Surgery
We know that blood clots after surgery are a very real problem. One risk-factor for blood clots after surgery is
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Clot Recurrence Risk
The first priority when a venous blood clot happens is to start treatment promptly. Our goals are to decrease symptoms
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Varicose Veins and Thrombosis
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are commonly found in the legs. In some cases, blood flows more slowly
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Wirchow’s Triad
Wirchow’s triad are three factors that come together to promote the formation of blood clots. The genius of these factors
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ChatGPT Medical Advice
I have been wondering about using ChatGPT medical advice. So, I asked ChatGPT how to treat blood clots a few
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Calf Vein Thrombosis
When someone has a deep vein thrombosis, we treat them for three reasons: local symptoms, risk of long-term symptoms and
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How Long to Anticoagulate
Your patient suffered a venous thromboembolic event. It might have been a pulmonary embolism or a deep vein thrombosis. Now
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