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Writer's pictureSam Bhide

DVT


Always check for these 😵

❓Swelling >3 cms difference from other side

❓Active #cancer or on treatment

❓#pittingoedema

❓Tender calf

❓Hot or warm calf

❓Pregnant/ HRT / inflammatory conditions/ obese

❓#heart / #cardiovascular conditions

❓Previous #dvt

💡Check this online quickly for #wellsscore

👀 If 3 or more then refer to #emergency

✍️Request for D Dimer ( special blood test ) and #ultrasound to detect #clot in referral

🚩Act fast it could be DVT


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