What is the treatment for DVT?
Treatment includes anticoagulants (blood thinners), thrombolytic therapy in severe cases, and lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence.
How is DVT diagnosed?
A cardiologist makes the diagnosis which involves a combination of physical examination, D-dimer blood tests, and compression ultrasonography.
What are the early symptoms of DVT?
Unilateral leg pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness are common early symptoms.
What are the complications of untreated pericarditis?
Complications include pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, and recurrent pericarditis.
Can pericarditis be prevented?
Preventive measures include managing infections, controlling autoimmune diseases, and avoiding chest trauma.
What is the treatment for pericarditis?
Treatment includes NSAIDs, colchicine, corticosteroids (for refractory cases), and procedures like pericardiocentesis in severe effusions.
How is pericarditis diagnosed?
A cardiologist makes the diagnosis based on clinical history, ECG, echocardiography, chest X-ray, blood tests, and sometimes cardiac MRI or pericardiocentesis.
What are the early symptoms of pericarditis?
Sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breaths, fever, fatigue, and shortness of breath are common early signs.
What is the recovery time for endocarditis?
Recovery depends on severity and treatment type: IV Antibiotic Treatment: 4–6 weeks Surgical Recovery: 6–12 weeks, depending on the procedure
Can endocarditis be prevented?
Yes, preventive measures include: Good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups Avoiding IV drug use Taking antibiotics before dental or medical procedures (if at high risk) Managing existing heart conditions with a cardiologist’s guidance
