Venous stasis

Venous stasis

Venous stasis, or venostasis, is a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. A patient with venous stasis might be more vulnerable to the formation of blood clot, especially in the deep veins of the legs, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).[1]

Causes include long periods of immobility such as when driving for long distances.[2][3] It has been called the coach-class syndrome because of prevalence in long distance travel in cramped space. It also occurs in prolonged bed rest with an illness or after surgery.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b labtestsonline > Hypercoagulable Disorders This article was last reviewed on May 23, 2007 and was last modified on March 6, 2010.
  2. ^ Barbara G. Wells, Joseph T. DiPiro, Terry L. Schwinghammer, Gary R. Matzke, Gary C. Yee, Robert L. Talbert, L. Michael Posey (2008). Pharmacotherapy Handbook. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 163. ISBN 0071485015. 
  3. ^ Online Health Advice: What is venistasis




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