An experience with patients with venous Thromboembolism at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore

An experience with patients with venous Thromboembolism at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore

Authors

  • Asma Nazeer
  • Bilquis Shabir
  • Asma Kamal
  • Saleema Qaisera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v10i1.1173

Keywords:

Venous Thromboembolism. Thromboembolism. Venous Thrombosis. Anticoagulants. Thrombophlebitis. Morbidity. Pulmonary Embolism. Postphlebitic Syndrome. Warfarin.

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality if left unsuspected especially in the presence of certain risk factors. The purpose of our study was to review patients of deep vein thrombosis regarding the underlying risk factors, its complications, treatment and outcome. Our study at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore consisted of 56 patients out of which 42(75%) were females. The presence of Deep vein thrombosis was confirmed by venous ultrasonography. Various risk factors were identified in 45(80.3%) patients. All patients were given LMWH in initial phase followed by warfarin. Clinical response was monitored for period of three months. Two patients (10%) develop gastrointestinal bleeding as complication of therapy. Three patients (5.35%) died of pulmonary embolism. Early recognition of disease and its complication along with timely treatment and adequate follow up can reduce morbidity and mortality.

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Published

05/07/2016

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Nazeer, A., Shabir, B., Kamal, A., & Qaisera, S. (2016). An experience with patients with venous Thromboembolism at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v10i1.1173

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