Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

DVT commonly presents with _____ pain & oedema

Hint: uni/bi-lateral

What is the first-line anticoagulation for DVT? _____

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

What is the preferred anticoagulation for DVT if renal impairment is severe (CrCl <15-30 ml/min)?\n_____ (UFH)

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

What is the anticoagulation for DVT if the patient has "triple positive" antiphospholipid syndrome? _____

Hint: 2

The most common location of a DVT are the _____

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

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

The most common fragility fractures are - _____ - Hip fractures (NOF#) - Colles fracture