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Revision as of 10:11, 28 June 2012
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Blood clot in a blood vessel, usually a deep vein of the leg, although the arm or any other part of the body may be affected. Occasionally a clot will become dislodged and travel to the lungs, via the heart, which may be life-threatening (pulmonary embolism).
See also Thrombosis
Guidance
Unacceptable
More than one deep vein thrombosis in upper or lower extremities;
A single episode of atypical venous thrombosis, such as portal or mesenteric vein thrombosis;
A single pulmonary embolus, regardless of severity;
Coronary artery thrombosis, with or without underlying atherosclerosis;
Currently on anticoagulant therapy;
Axillary vein thrombosis with evidence of compromised venous return (arm oedema, dilated superficial venous system);
Any episode of arterial thrombosis;
Acceptable
A single deep vein thrombosis in upper or lower extremities, and is at least seven days from completion of anticoagulant therapy;
Retinal vein thrombosis;
Superficial thrombophlebitis;
See also Thrombophilia if identified.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Blood Clot or Clots
Deep vein thrombosis
DVT
Pulmonary embolus
Pulmonary embolism
PE
Arterial thrombosis
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012