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(O22.3) Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy
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186 599 in individuals diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy confirmed
1 714 deaths with diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy
1% mortality rate associated with the disease deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy
Diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy
1 714 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34
No Cases of the Disease Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 50-59, 65-69, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-49, 60-64, 70-74
Disease Features deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy - what does this mean
Deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg, usually in the calf or thigh. it occurs when blood flow is slowed due to increased pressure on the veins from the growing uterus, leading to increased risk of clotting. other risk factors include prolonged bed rest, obesity, smoking, and certain inherited clotting disorders.
What happens during the disease - deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a medical history and physical examination of the patient.
- Perform an ultrasound to evaluate the presence of clotting.
- Order a D-dimer test to measure the level of clotting.
- Order a venous Doppler ultrasound to evaluate the blood flow.
- Order a venography to evaluate the presence of thrombosis.
- Order a CT scan to evaluate the presence of clotting.
- Order a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate the presence of clotting.
- Order a blood test to evaluate the level of clotting factors.
- Order a pulmonary angiography to evaluate the presence of clotting.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of complications related to deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy.
- Prescribe anticoagulant medications to reduce the risk of blood clots.
- Monitor the patient’s condition closely.
- Encourage the patient to rest and avoid physical activity.
- Encourage the patient to maintain a healthy weight.
- Educate the patient on the risks of deep phlebothrombosis and how to reduce them.
- Advise the patient on lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of deep phlebothrombosis.
- Monitor the patient’s blood pressure regularly.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation.
- Perform ultrasound scans to monitor the patient’s condition.
- Perform regular blood tests to monitor the patient’s condition.
- Refer the patient to a specialist if necessary.
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy - Prevention
Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy can be prevented through the regular use of compression stockings and leg elevation during rest, avoiding long periods of sitting or standing, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.