Signs and Symptoms

A DVT is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Blood clots occur when something slows or changes the blood flow. Blood thickens and clumps together. Most deep vein blood clots occur in the lower leg or thigh, however, they can also occur in other parts of the body such as the veins of the groin and arms. Sea proactivo. If you feel a sign or symptom, regardless of your risk factors, contact your healthcare professional immediately.

• Pain or tenderness that often starts in the calf. For upper extremity blood clots, the pain is usually in the arm or shoulder region.

• Swelling of the leg, including the ankle or foot can occur in a minority of cases. Swelling can also occur in upper extremity DVTs.

• Redness or noticeable discoloration in the leg or arm ors occasionally

• A sensation of warmth in the leg or arm can also be a sign of a DVT

A PE is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The blockage usually is caused by a blood clot that travels to the lung from a vein in the leg, also known as a DVT.

A PE can be life-threatening. About one-third of people with an undiagnosed and untreated PE do not survive. When the condition is diagnosed and treated promptly, however, that number drops dramatically. If you experience a sign or symptom, contact your healthcare professional immediately.

• Shortness of breath is a sign of a PE.

• Rapid breathing, or difficulty catching your breath, can be a sign of a PE.

• Chest pain that becomes worse with deep breaths can be a sign of a PE. Any patient with unexplained chest pain should be considered for a PE.

• Becoming lightheaded and/or passing out can be a sign of PE.

• Coughing up blood is a cause for concern. If a patient is coughing up blood, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.