deep-vein thrombosis
Dangerous leg clot
Deep-vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a vein deep within the body, typically in the legs.
The condition is dangerous because clots can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.
Prolonged immobility increases risk—hence warnings about moving during long flights.
Often abbreviated DVT.
Intravascular coagulated mass
- embolusTraveling circulatory obstruction
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
- thrombinSerine protease enabling coagulation
platelet · clotting · occlusion · prothrombin · thrombectomy · hemostasis · plasmin · clot formation
Substance preventing blood clots
- warfarinClot-preventing medication
- heparinSubstance preventing coagulation
- blood thinnersMedications reducing clot risk
- anticoagulationPreventing blood from clotting
Lack of motion
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- bedrestPrescribed horizontal recovery
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
obesity · smoking · travel · long-haul flight · hospitalization · cancer · oral contraceptives · hormone therapy
Clot blocking lung artery
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- recurrenceReturn of something previous
- PESchool athletics abbreviation
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- D-dimerClot dissolution byproduct
- DopplerMotion-caused frequency change
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
Vessel toward heart
- calfJuvenile cow or leg part
- thighLeg between hip, knee
- femoralOf the thigh
- poplitealBehind the knee joint
iliac · lower extremity · valve · endothelium · tibial
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- warmthHeat you feel
tenderness · discoloration · calf pain · heaviness · cramping
thrombus
Intravascular coagulated mass
- embolusTraveling circulatory obstruction
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
thrombin · platelet · clotting · occlusion · prothrombin · thrombectomy · hemostasis · plasmin · clot formation · blood clot
anticoagulant
Substance preventing blood clots
- warfarinClot-preventing medication
- heparinSubstance preventing coagulation
- blood thinnersMedications reducing clot risk
immobility
Lack of motion
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- bedrestPrescribed horizontal recovery
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
pregnancy · obesity · smoking · travel · long-haul flight · hospitalization · cancer · oral contraceptives · hormone therapy · dehydration
pulmonary embolism
Clot blocking lung artery
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- recurrenceReturn of something previous
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
vein
Vessel toward heart
popliteal · iliac · lower extremity · valve · endothelium · tibial
leg pain
warmth · tenderness · discoloration · calf pain · heaviness · cramping
stockings
Fitted leg coverings
sleeves · bandages · pneumatic · gradient · hosiery · support hose · pump · wearable
deep-vein thrombosishemorrhage
Profuse discharge of blood
bleeding disorder · hemophilia · exsanguination · excessive bleeding
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