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  2. 17: Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism
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What is the risk in stroke patients

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Risk of symptomatic DVT in stroke patients admitted to hospital

Of every 100 immobile stroke patients, 5(5%) will develop a symptomatic DVT (i.e. one with pain, swelling or redness).

 

What is a pulmonary embolus… Risk of any DVT in stroke…

Page last reviewed: 21 Apr 2020

IntroductionLearning pointsWhat is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?What is a pulmonary embolus (PE)?What is the risk in stroke patientsRisk of any DVT in stroke patients admitted to hospitalRisk of pulmonary emboli in stroke patients admitted to hospitalRisk of pulmonary emboli detected by screening scansWhich stroke patients are at greatest risk?
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