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Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism: Presentation, Diagnosis &
Management.
Robert Thomson: Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
Karen Bleach: Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.
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Overview
• Facts and figures• Presenting to hospital• Clinical examination• Tests & investigations• Diagnosis• Management• Questions
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Venous Thromboembolism
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The Problem
Every 6 seconds someone with VTE dies
globally!
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DVT: The warning signs
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PE: Signs & Symptoms
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The Symptoms
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Are you at risk of VTE?
https://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/VTE-self-assessment.aspx
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Presenting to hospital
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What should you expect?
• Detailed history
• Clinical examination
• Risk Assessment
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Risk assessment tool: Wells score
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Tests and Investigations
Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary EmbolismBloods (including D Dimer) Bloods (including D Dimer and
Troponin)Doppler Ultrasound ECG (heart trace)
Chest X-RAYCT Pulmonary Angiogram
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No DVT - so now what?
• Alternative Diagnosis:• Muscular • Baker’s Cyst• Superficial Thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins)
• Based on the D Dimer level, we would repeat the ultrasound in 1 week.
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No PE – what now?
• Alternative diagnosis:• Muscular chest pain• Chest infection • Cardiac chest pain
• Treat the likely cause, and refer back to GP
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Management of DVT and PE
DVT PECounselled on Anticoagulants “blood thinners” (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Warfarin)
Counselled on Anticoagulants “blood thinners”Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Warfarin)
CXR Discussion at weekly MDT re further tests and investigations
Measured for anti-embolic stockings Refer to Respiratory (Chest) Clinic
Referral to Orthotics department Communication with GP re management and duration of anticoagulation
Discussion at weekly MDT re further follow up (Thrombosis Clinic) and imaging if appropriate.
Communication with GP re management and duration of anticoagulation
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Future risk of DVT: DASH Score
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Questions