How long do people have to stay in rehab if they are recovering from a stroke caused by cerebral thrombosis?
Cerebral thormbosis is when a blood clot forms in one of the major blood vessels supplying the brain.
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Up to a year I imagine, thats a tough one and would require tough therapy and it also depends on the facility and how they are doing rehabilitation. Ask a lot of questions! (
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What is the difference between an embolism and thrombosis?
What is the difference in a thrombus and an embolus? They both have one thing in common, they are both usually blood clots; but, the thrombus is stationary such as a deep vein thrombus in the thigh or a popliteal thrombus behind the knee.
An embolus is a thrombus that has moved from one place to another. You might hear such medical slang as, "he's thrown a PE". This translates into a thrombus moving from one location to a lung; thus, the "PE" or pulmonary
embolism.
A clot can also form in the heart itself with mitral valve regurgitation, or atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is where the top part of the heart; the smaller chambers called the atrium begin to quiver rather than pump effectively. Blood that isn't moving tends to congeal, forming clots. These atrial clots can migrate to the ventricles where they can be "thrown" to another part of the body, such as the brain, causing a stroke. Mitral valve regurgitation occurs when the atrium finishes pumping blood to the ventricle. The mitral valve is supposed to close tightly in order to prevent contraction of the ventricle from pushing blood back into the filling atrium. If the mitral valve has a slight leak, blood can be forced back into the atrium. This problem can be repaired with surgery.
A similar situation can result with congestive heart failure in an advanced condition. This situation causes the ventricles to empty ineffectively; leaving some residual blood that can clot and go to another part of the body; or, the heart itself. The heart is fed by vessels that come off the aorta. As the heart pumps, some of the blood goes to vessels such as the anterior descending coronary artery. If a clot winds up in one of these arteries that feed the heart, a "heart attack" can occur, depriving certain portions of the heart of oxygen and nutrients. You may hear this referred to as a myocardial infarction or coronary occlusion. These situations are very dangerous, but not necessarily deadly. There are many variables involved; primarily, if the clot can be broken up or the amount of muscle damage that occurs. The first two weeks of a myocardial infarction are critical times. (
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How long after a flight can deep vein thrombosis occur?
For some reason, I'm a little paranoid about DVT (probably because I have crummy circulation) and I'm wondering when I can relax and know that the danger has passed. My flight was last Saturday.
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I'd say that you are safe.. but you said yourself that you have poor circulation. Do you know the cause? And are you on treatment? A DVT could occur anytime whether after a flight or not. I was very otherwise healthy and had a sudden stroke. Please be checked for clotting disorders. I live with one.
Best wishes to you. (
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Is there any connection between the deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
What is the difference between a pulmonary embolus and pulmonary infarct?
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read this "so yes to your question"
http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/2006/09/13/has-anyone-had-problems-with-deep-vein-thrombosis/
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Only about half of the people with deep vein thrombosis have symptoms. The symptoms may include:
* Swollen area of the leg.
* Pain or tenderness in the leg. The pain is usually in one leg and may be felt only when standing or walking.
* Increased warmth in the area of the leg that is swollen or in pain.
* Red or discolored skin.
Pulmonary Embolism
Some people find out that they have deep vein thrombosis only after the clot has moved from the leg and traveled to the lung (pulmonary embolism). The symptoms may include:
* Chest pain when you take a deep breath
* Shortness of breath (
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What are the complications that can arise in the treatment of Cortical Venous thrombosis?
The patient had only headache and weakness of lower limbs.
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ask the doctor. basically its a clot right being lodged in the wrong place and well it can cause instant death if not dissolved hence the right drugs and prompt medical attention is vital . (
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis and how do you get rid of it ?
Today I went to University Hospitals Vascular Department and was told I now have this garbage and my riding season starts in two months what else can go wrong next ? Any Suggestions will be a help and what the hell is it ?
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A deep vein thrombosis is a clot in the big veins deep inside your calf. They're dangerous b/c if they dislodge, they can travel to your lungs or heart. You could die if that happens. I'm sorry to be blunt, but you need to know. I can't imagine a doctor telling you that you have this but not explaining what they are or the implications. It's serious. Please see another doctor. My thoughts are with you.
Edit: Sorry, I forgot to address how you get rid of it: Usually you're treated with blood thinners and you're closely monitored. Hopefully the clot will dissolve on its own but otherwise, they'll have to remove it. (
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What is the physiologic needs for patient with deep vein thrombosis?
Anticoagulation, usually with coumadin (warfarin). The danger with DVT is that the clot would break apart and go to the blood vessels of the lung, causing a pulmonary embolus which can lead to death. (
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Where can I have myslef checked if I have Deep Vein Thrombosis?
What is the title of the doctor who will be attending my check up?
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Possibly a cardiothoracic surgeon? Not sure... (
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Can steroids like prednisone cause deep vein thrombosis?
The dr just increased my moms steroids and her hbp medicine.(she has bronchiolitus,HBP) Now, her legs hurt really bad like 7 on scale 1-10. Shes never had trouble with her legs. Now, one side hurts more than the other but both hurt look swollen. She is waiting til tomorrow to see a doctor. I'm worried.
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No, corticosteroids such as prednisone (at normal doses) are not usually associated with an increased risk of blood clot (i.e., deep vein thrombosis), though high-dose steroids can increase the rate of blood clots according to some studies.
The medication we normally worry about causing a blood clot in the legs is estrogen, which is contained in many hormone supplements for women as well as in birth control pills.
With that said, if you are seriously worried that your mother has a blood clot, you should consider taking her to the hospital. An ultrasound of her legs would show if any clots are there - better safe than sorry if you're truly concerned! (
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Anyone with deep vein thrombosis please answer?
My mom has recently been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in the leg and she is in A LOT of pain and her leg is REALLY swollen. If you had deep vein thrombosis, did you get better? What was your treatment? And do you have any suggestions on how to help my mom get better?
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That remedy sounds pretty good. A quicker way, or if that doesn't work, if she has the insurance to cover it is treatment via laser to make the vein walls fall. There are quite a few options. (
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