Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the first-line anticoagulation for DVT? _____

Patients admitted to hospital are at risk of DVT because of _____

DVT commonly presents with _____ pain & oedema

Hint: uni/bi-lateral

The three major risk factors for thrombosis are _____, hypercoagulability, and endothelial cell damage (Virchow triad)

A unprovoked DVT involves anticoagulation for _____ or longer

What is the second-line anticoagulation for DVT? _____

What is the anticoagulation for DVT if renal impairment is severe (<15/min)? _____

Can anticoagulation therapy be witheld soley due to risk of falls and old age? _____

Connective tissue syndromes (_____ & Ehlers-Danlos) can predispose risk of aortic dissection, mitral prolapse, aortic regurgitation

A _____ fracture is a low impact fracture from standing height or lower