Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Isolated Calf Vein Thrombosis
Author Information
Author(s): Brian Santin, Fries Richard B., Bhagwan Satiani
Primary Institution: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Hypothesis
To identify the clinical characteristics of a patient population newly diagnosed with acute isolated calf deep venous thrombosis.
Conclusion
The study found that the patient population with isolated calf vein thrombosis was predominantly symptomatic and had a high incidence of risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- The average age of the patient population was 53 years.
- Approximately 69% of the ICDVTs were diagnosed during an inpatient admission.
- The most common risk factors included malignancy (22%), immobility (18%), and previous DVT (13%).
- Partial or complete resolution of the thrombus was documented in 53% of follow-up cases.
Takeaway
This study looked at patients with a specific type of blood clot in their calf and found that many had serious health issues that contributed to their condition.
Methodology
A retrospective review of the records of 100 consecutive patients diagnosed with isolated calf deep venous thrombosis by duplex ultrasound.
Limitations
The study was retrospective and lacked follow-up data beyond what was available in hospital records.
Participant Demographics
Patients were predominantly Caucasian (86%) and 59% were male, with an average age of 53 years.
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