DVT: causes - sluggish blood flow, smoking, changes blood coagulation, surg, OCP, infections, tumours
Symptoms: pain, swelling, enlargement superficial veins, blue discolouration, warm
Dx: hx, exam, US imaging, D-dimer levels blood, venogram
Prevention: exercise, gradual compression stockings, anticoag meds. Tx: rest & elevation, anticoag w heparin & warfarin, thrombolysis, surg remove clots
Complications: PE, post thrombotic syndrome (pain, oedema, discolouration, ulcer, dilated veins)