Deep vein thrombosis resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Definition
Deep vein thrombosis (also known as deep venous thrombosis or DVT and colloquially referred to as economy class syndrome) is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. The risk is significantly increased if the thrombus embolizes to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Common Causes
- long term immobility
- clotting disorders
- Cardiac failure
- Hip replacement
- Estrogen in OCP and HRT
- nephrotic syndrome
- Obesity
- Pregnancy