What is Deep venous thrombosis is caused by all EXCEPT: March 2013 (a, e) and explain in detail?
Ans. C i.e. Subungual hematoma Deep venous thrombosis Clinical presentation: - Unilateral leg swelling, Local warmth, - Erythema & - Pain Non-invasive test to diagnose DVT: Duplex venous USG Drug used for DVT prophylaxis: Heparin Treatment: - Thrombolytic therapy, - Bandaging etc. Homans sign in DVT: Forced dorsiflexion of foot causes calf pain