Signs And Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of thromboembolic disease can vary depending on the location of the thrombosis. 


Deep venous thrombosis (DVT):¹

• pain/tenderness
• warmth
• edema
• erythema


Pulmonary embolism (PE):2

• dyspnea
• tachypnea
• pleuritic chest pain
• hemoptysis
• cough
• syncope
• tachycardia

Brain embolism/stroke:³

• numbness /weakness resulting in partial or complete paralysis of one side of the body
• sudden loss of vision
• dizziness
• communication problems
• problems with balance and coordination
• difficulty swallowing
• sudden, severe headache
• unconsciousness 


Myocardial infarction:⁴

• chest pain
• dyspnea
• diaphoresis
• nausea and vomiting


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References

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