Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-10: Venous Thromboembolism (Philip Efron, MD, FACS, FCCM)

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Video Summary

This video talk covers various aspects of venous thromboembolism (VTE). It discusses epidemiology and risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options including anticoagulation, thrombolysis, thrombolectomy, and recommendations for VTE prophylaxis. The speaker emphasizes important topics that may be relevant for board exams, such as the frequency of VTE being the third most common cardiovascular disease and the association with elderly age. Risk factors for VTE include age, previous history of VTE, cancer, recent surgery, trauma, pregnancy, certain medications, and hereditary diseases. The presentation also covers the diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, symptoms, physical examination findings, diagnostic modalities including venous duplex ultrasound, CT pulmonary angiography, and echocardiography. The talk further discusses the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism, diagnostic findings, management strategies, anticoagulation therapy, thrombolytic therapy, surgical and catheter-based thrombectomy, and IVC filter placement. The video concludes with recommendations for VTE prophylaxis in ICU patients.

Keywords

venous thromboembolism

risk factors

diagnosis

treatment options

prophylaxis

management strategies

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