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Deep vein thrombosis and air travel
There is community concern that air travel may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This page explains what DVT is, and provides a set of guidelines for the safety and comfort of air travellers.
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Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins of your body, usually in your leg.
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (Leg)Information for Consumers - Deep Venous Thrombosis (Leg)
This article tells consumers about deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the leg and how it is diagnosed, including what imaging tests they may need to have.This article tells consumers about deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the leg and how it is diagnosed, including what imaging tests they may need to have.
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (Arm)Information for Consumers - Deep Venous Thrombosis (Arm)
This article tells consumers about deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the arm and how it is diagnosed, including what imaging tests they may need to have.This article tells consumers about deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the arm and how it is diagnosed, including what imaging tests they may need to have.
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Pulmonary Embolism
This page looks at what happens when clots that form as a result of deep vein thrombosis end up in your lung.
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Radiology tests & treatments: 6 recommendations from Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Recommendations from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists on imaging for ankle trauma, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism & low back pain.
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D-dimer - Lab Tests Online AU
When you have symptoms of a disease or condition that causes acute and/or chronic inappropriate blood clot formation such as: DVT (deep vein thrombosis), PE (pulmonary embolism), or DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation), and to monitor the progress and treatment of DIC and other thrombotic conditions
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DVT and flying - myDr.com.au
The risk of DVT doubles after a long-haul flight. Find out about the symptoms and risk factors for DVT, and how to prevent it.
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Venography (Venogram)
This article tells you about a venogram, the benefits and the risks, what happens before, during and after having a venogram.
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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters
This article tells you about the purpose of an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter, IVC filter risks and what happens before, during and after having a filter inserted.
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (Arm)
This pathway provides guidance for imaging adult patients with suspected upper limb deep venous thrombosis.
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (Leg)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of adult patients with suspected lower limb deep venous thrombosis.
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Contraceptive pills and venous thrombosis | Cochrane
Contraceptive pills are among the most popular contraception methods worldwide. A combined oral contraceptive pill contains two components, the estrogen and the progestagen compound. Despite its reliable contraception action, these pills may present side-effects including obstruction of leg and pulmonary vessels by clots (venous thrombosis). This side-effect is rare but the most frequently occurring serious adverse effect. Different combination pills show different vessel clotting obstruction tendencies (venous thrombosis risk). Evaluation of these different tendencies may play an important role in choosing the safest pill when starting pill use. COC containing higher estrogen doses (>30 g) with levonorgestrel (a progestagen) or containing cyproterone acetate or drospirenone as progestagen are associated with higher VTrisk than the oral contraceptive pill with 30 g estrogen and levonorgestrel as progestagen. All combined monophasic oral contraceptive pillshave the same effectiveness, that is preventing unwanted pregnancies.
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Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients | Cochrane
Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients
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New types of anticoagulants to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following total hip or knee replacement surgery | Cochrane
New types of anticoagulants to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following total hip or knee replacement surgery
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The use of anticoagulants to prevent deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm | Cochrane
The use of anticoagulants to prevent deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Anticoagulants taken for longer periods to prevent deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism after hip or knee replacement | Cochrane
Anticoagulants taken for longer periods to prevent deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism after hip or knee replacement
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Heparin to prevent deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in acutely ill medical patients (excluding those with stroke or myocardial infarction) | Cochrane
Heparin to prevent deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in acutely ill medical patients (excluding those with stroke or myocardial infarction)
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Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis | Cochrane
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow through a vein, generally in the legs. This can happen after surgery, trauma, or when a person is immobile. Clots can dislodge and block blood flow to the lungs, which can be fatal. Heparin is a blood-thinning drug used to treat DVT during the first three to five days. Unfractionated heparin is administered intravenously in hospital with laboratory monitoring. New, low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) are given by subcutaneous injection once a day and can be given at home. Oral anticoagulants are then continued for three to six months. After recovery from the acute episode, people may develop post-thrombotic syndrome with leg swelling, varicose veins and ulceration.
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Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after intracranial venous thrombosis (ICVT) | Cochrane
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