Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins that run through the thighs and legs as a result of a lack of muscle contraction leading to decreased blood flow. Around 550,000 U.S. adults were hospitalized had an occurrence of DVT that resulted in a discharge diagnosis of VTE. DVT can lead to further damage, increasing the risk of serious medical issues such as pulmonary embolisms, and can lead to death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of current solutions for detecting the occurrence of a DVT in hospitalized patients. The current gold standard for detection is an ultrasound scan that is taken weekly if a patient\u2019s DVT risk is already determined to be high. Venography techniques, x-ray scans, pressure cuff readings, blood tests for clotting proteins, and manual inspections of the lower extremities for signs of inflammation are also used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These methods are unable to detect the early signs of DVT without the presence of a medical practitioner and frequently enough to justify preventive measures to be taken and stop clots from growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins that run through the thighs and legs as a result of a lack of muscle contraction leading to decreased blood flow. Around 550,000 U.S. adults were hospitalized had an occurrence of DVT that resulted in a discharge diagnosis … <\/p>\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/cdn.discordapp.com\/attachments\/756989435010351119\/843605241277448292\/vWbbjo.gif\")
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