Frequency of venous thrombosis after myocardial infarction.

摘要: Abstract 37% of 90 patients admitted to a coronary-care unit who were not anticoagulated developed isotopic evidence calf-vein thrombosis. Patients had pre-existing varicose veins, more severe and complicated illness, or over 70 years age an increased frequency Clinical signs symptoms do help in establishing the diagnosis, although tenderness vein is suggestive. Proximal extension occurred 5 (7 limbs); these then anticoagulated. Major pulmonary embolus did occur this series, detectable episodes embolism uncommon. No complications associated with technique.