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Thromboembolism

Thromboembolism. Definition Blood clot may form in the deep veins of the legs and embolize to the pulmonary vasoculture , causing a life-threatening embolic event . Clinical Manifestations. Dyspnea T achypnea H emoptesis Tachycardia And symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

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Thromboembolism

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  1. Thromboembolism • Definition Blood clot may form in the deep veins of the legs and embolize to the pulmonary vasoculture, causing a life-threatening embolic event

  2. Clinical Manifestations • Dyspnea • Tachypnea • Hemoptesis • Tachycardia • And symptoms of deep vein thrombosis

  3. Diagnostic Evaluation • Chest X-ray. • Ventilation-perfusion lung scan • ABG studies. • D-dimer

  4. Management • Anticoagulant therapy (heparin) • Thrombolytic therapy

  5. Nursing Care Plan • ASSESSMENT • DIAGNOSIS • PLANNING • INTERVENTION • EVALUATION

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