Venous stasis
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Venous stasis, or venostasis, is a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. Venous stasis is a risk factor for forming blood clots in veins (venous thrombosis), as with the deep veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT).[1] Causes of venous stasis include long periods of immobility that can be encountered from driving,[2] flying, bed rest/hospitalization, or having an orthopedic cast. Recommendations by clinicians to reduce venous stasis and DVT/PE often encourage increasing walking, calf exercises, and intermittent pneumatic compression when possible.[3][4][5][6][7]
Prevention is possible with Thrombosis prophylaxis methods and practices.
See also
- Venous stasis ulcer
- Virchow's triad
References
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