DVT Presentation Slides

1. DVT
   Know the Signs. Find It in Time.

 

1. Do You Know DVT?

1. “I never thought about getting a blood clot. But last year I broke my leg and was laid up at home. Then, I had DVT.”

 

1. Do You Know DVT?

1. “After my daughter was born, I was all about taking care of her. I didn't know my health could be at risk.”

 

1. Do You Know DVT?

1. “After surgery, I was so happy to get back home to recover. Then my leg swelled up and I didn’t know why. Turned out I had DVT.”

 

1. What Is DVT?

• •Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a large blood clot forms in your body, usually the leg.  

1. Placeholder images.  Would be cool if we could use a moving version of this image, something like the Unstable Angina segment here…

   http://www.preventdvt.org/media/dvt-videos/dvt.aspx

 

1. 60,000–100,000

1. Last year, an estimated 60,000–100,000 Americans died of pulmonary embolism,

   a complication of DVT.

 

1. What Is DVT?

• •DVT can cause serious illness, disability, and even death. 

• •If you recognize the symptoms early, DVT can be safely treated  

1. by your healthcare provider.

• •You can take steps to help  

1. prevent DVT.

 

1. What Are the Symptoms of DVT?

1. The most common signs are:

• •Recent swelling of your arm or leg 

• •Pain or tenderness you can’t explain 

• •Skin that’s warm to the touch 

• •Redness or discoloration of the skin 

1. Recognized in time, DVT can be treated. If you think you have symptoms, get checked out by a doctor.

 

1. The most common signs are:

• •Shortness of breath you can’t explain 

• •Chest pain, especially when you take deep breaths 

• •Coughing up blood 

• •Feeling lightheaded or fainting 

1. Recognized in time, PE can be treated. If you think you have symptoms, seek medical attention right away.

 

1. Am I at Risk?

1. DVT can happen to anybody. Things that can put you at risk include:

• •Having recently been in the hospital or injured, or had surgery  

• •Being over age 60  

• •Having cancer or another chronic disease such as heart disease 

• •Having had a blood clot 

 

1. Am I at Risk?

1. Other things that can put you

   at risk include:

• •Being obese 

• •Frequently sitting for
  long periods of time 

• •Sitting during travel
  longer than 4–8 hours 

 

1. Am I at Risk?

1. Other things that can put you

   at risk include:

• •Being pregnant or having recently given birth 

• •Taking birth control pills or
  hormone replacement therapy 

• •Having a genetic condition that affects blood clotting 

1. If you think you’re at risk for DVT or PE, talk to your healthcare provider.

 

1. How Can I Prevent DVT?

1. Most DVT cases can be prevented. Here are things you can do to protect your health:

• •Know your family history. 

• •Maintain a healthy weight. 

• •Get up and move after sitting for long periods of time. 

• •Move your lower legs while seated on long trips. 

 

1. How Can I Prevent DVT?

1. Before and during your hospital stay, here’s what you should do:

• •Before any surgery, talk to your healthcare provider about blood clots. 

• •Tell your healthcare provider if you have any risk factors for DVT. 

• •Follow your doctor’s instructions. 

 

1. How Can I Learn More?

1. To learn more about DVT and PE, including risks, symptoms, and tips

   for prevention, visit www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt.

   Know the signs. Find it in time.

 

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File Title	Think you don’t know DVT?
Author	Charlotte Munar
Last Modified By	Grant, Dorthina G. (CDC/ONDIEH/NCBDDD)
File Modified	2012-03-28
File Created	2012-01-16

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