Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a commonly occurring problem-causing tissue damage, pain, immobility, and even death. This article describes the risk factors and pathophysiology associated with DVT; related signs, symptoms, and complications; diagnosing and treating DVT; and the role of the home care clinician when a patient suffers from this potentiallly debilitating and life-threatening condition.
Authors
- Diana R. Mager (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5558-8783)
Institutions
- Fairfield University (US)
- Magna International (Germany) (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Home Healthcare Now
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nhh.0000000000001319
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00