DVT Claims
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in one of the deep veins of the body, most commonly one of the larger veins in the leg.
DVTs are more common in sedentary situations and are a risk when a patient is in a hospital setting, particularly after having surgery. There is a duty on those caring for patients in hospital to undertake a risk assessment for blood clots and take preventative measures (such as prescribing blood thinning medication) where necessary.
It is vital that a DVT is diagnosed and treated as soon as possible otherwise it can block or restrict blood flow to the arteries in the limb, making amputation necessary. DVT may cause throbbing or cramping pain, swelling and redness and warmth. Part of the clot can also break away potentially resulting in a pulmonary embolism.
A pulmonary embolism (PE) happens when a clot becomes lodged in an artery in the lungs preventing or restricting blood flow. This can result in sudden breathlessness, sharp chest pain and a cough or the coughing up of blood. A PE can lead to stroke. Diagnosis of a DVT is very important to prevent a PE. PEs are, unfortunately, commonly misdiagnosed.
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