(O87.1) Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

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29 297 in individuals diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium confirmed
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1 418 deaths with diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium
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5% mortality rate associated with the disease deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

Diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only

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Women receive the diagnosis deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

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Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34

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No Cases of the Disease Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium identified in Men
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 50-54, 60-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-49, 55-59

Disease Features deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium - what does this mean

Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium occurs when blood clots form in the veins of the pelvis and legs during the postpartum period. the formation of these clots is usually caused by a combination of immobility, hormone changes, and increased coagulability of the blood. these clots can be dangerous and can lead to pulmonary embolism if they travel to the lungs.

What happens during the disease - deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the leg during the postpartum period. this is usually caused by a combination of reduced mobility, hormonal changes, and increased blood clotting factors during pregnancy and delivery. as a result, the clot can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be life-threatening.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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6 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium - Prevention

The best way to prevent deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium is to encourage the patient to get up and move around as soon as possible after delivery, to keep the legs elevated when resting, to wear compression stockings, and to take anticoagulant medications as prescribed by a medical professional.