Podcasts about deep vein thrombosis dvt

CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, Dr Fundile Nyati on Blood Clot Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading the word about blood clots and their potentially fatal complication, pulmonary embolism. One such is Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a condition where blood clots form in deep veins, typically in the legs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm. Sometimes the DVT will break off and go to the lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Cancer patients, especially cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy, have a much higher risk of DVT than other people. Patients with brain, pancreatic, stomach, and lung cancers are at the highest risk. We have discussed this in detail and I'm sure it'll help people in need. See you soon. Jai Hind

Jim Anderson, Safety Superintendent at Mitsubishi Cement, joins Libby on the podcast today. From doing Search and Rescue all the way to being a Chief at the volunteer fire department where he worked, Jim has always been involved in health and safety for his entire career. In this episode, he shares one of the many safety stories he has accumulated over the years that is really quite personal for him.  Episode Highlights: One July day, Jim was made aware that Luther, a shipping clerk at their plant whom he has known for decades was displaying some unusual symptoms  Luther had been to the hospital a couple times for the same symptoms, but they were not considered an emergency so the ER team did not dig any deeper  This time, Luther had been told by EMS that he was not having a heart attack or cardiac event, and to go see a doctor after he got after work but his coworker who knows him well was uncomfortable with this advice and contacted Jim about it When Jim got to the plant and talked to the clerk, and he was uncomfortable with that plan as well When questioning him, Jim discovered that the clerk had been gardening all day in the July sun and heat the day before To Jim, his symptoms were characteristic of electrolyte imbalance, particularly cramping and pain in his legs But he also had some lower left lung pain which didn't make sense to Jim, so he talked Luther into going to the hospital  Jim drove him there as ambulances were hours away for a variety of reasons The hospital they went to took the time to explore even further than the emergency rooms had been able to previously, and found that Luther was suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  - clots in the leg that can migrate to other areas (lungs, brain, etc).becoming truly life threatening  While Luther has survived, Jim learned of another person experiencing  similar symptoms on the same day who sadly didn't go to a hospital and ended up dying Thanks to the fact that there were people who knew Luther well enough to see that he just wasn't acting himself, and that Luther listened to Jim to go to the hospital to get checked out, he is alive today, and has since given Jim permission to share his story   Toolbox Talk Discussion Questions:   In this story, we hear the story of Luther, an employee who is experiencing medical symptoms but wasn't sure if it was serious enough to go to the doctor. What does this tell us about listening to ourselves and taking medical threats seriously? How can this story encourage us to check in with one another and stay well at work and at home? Do you have a story to share about taking a medical threat seriously?   Quotes: “I didn't feel comfortable with just letting him go to the doctor after work and chances are he wouldn't have gone and in later conversation with him, he confirmed that.” “He said he'd actually been to the hospital twice before for the same symptoms and they weren't able to figure it out.” “He wasn't in really bad shape, but he was in bad enough shape.” “There's a 95% chance that this is nothing but there's a 5% chance that this is something.” “I knew this individual, that he needed somebody to dig a little deeper because the hospitals that he had gone to, they, their primary concern is,'Okay, is the guy going to die immediately?” Emergency Rooms are to treat emergencies but they didn't quite dig deep enough.” “And there's a condition called DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, and it's clots in your leg, and those clots had migrated. And they cause what would be called a pulmonary embolism or a clogged artery in the lungs. And that is truly a life threatening issue.” “Because of the personal relationship that the gentleman had at the plant with Luther, knew him well enough to call me at home going, ‘Hey, I'm not comfortable with EMS getting turned around. Can you dig into this a little deeper?'” “By the grace of God, he listened to me going, ‘Okay, there is a 5% chance that this could be bad.' But that 5% wound up being the suspicions that we had.” Links: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website

Kerry Curran brings a career in medical device technology to a nimble startup leveraging student engineering skill to design products addressing post surgical Pulmonary Atelectasis and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT's). While in it's early stages, this company is demonstrating how creative use of student skill and ingenuity, combined with a strong clinician feedback loop, can lead to useful innovation.

On this week's Burn Care Radio podcast episode host Sean McConnell has a brief review on DVT's and what we can do to reduce the risk of these complications in our burn population. If you would like CE's for this episode, please go to: https://burncenters.cloud-cme.com/default.aspxDisclaimer: The content, information, opinions, and viewpoints contained in these educational materials are those of the authors or contributors of such materials. While the BRCA Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”) and its committees take great care to screen the credentials of the contributors and make every attempt to review the contents, the Foundation MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, as to the completeness or accuracy of the content contained in the educational materials or on this website or in any podcast. The reader of these materials and listener of the podcast uses these materials at his or her own risk, and the Foundation shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in these materials, whether arising through negligence, oversight, or otherwise. Reliance on any information appearing on this site and/or this podcast is strictly at your own risk.The information and education material contained herein is meant to promote the general understanding and dialog of burn [trauma] topics by healthcare professionals. Such information is not meant or intended to serve as a substitute for clinical training, experience, or judgment. This information and material is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered the exclusive source for this type of information. This information and material is intended for healthcare professionals and not intended for patients or individuals. Copyright © 2020 BRCA Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.  Please email foundation@burnfdn.org if you have any questions, need help or have suggestions for future education events.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

On Health Suites, Claressa Monteiro speaks to Dr Lim Zi Yi, Medical Director and Senior Consultant Haematologist, Centre for Clinical Haematology about deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and what are some of the possible reasons for the increase in DVT in the last 30 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Steven Fein, MD Here to delve into venous thromboembolism (VTE) clinical trial data on XARELTO®, a treatment option approved for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is Dr Steven Fein. He will highlight the EINSTEIN clinical trials, a subgroup analysis, and the results of a randomized, open-label pilot trial for the treatment of DVT and/or PE in patients with active cancer. This promotional educational activity is brought to you by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and is not certified for continuing medical education. The consultant is a paid speaker for Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The speaker is presenting on behalf of Janssen and must present information in compliance with FDA requirements applicable to Janssen. ©Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2020 August 2020 cp-145201v1

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Steven Fein, MD Here to delve into venous thromboembolism (VTE) clinical trial data on XARELTO®, a treatment option approved for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is Dr Steven Fein. He will highlight the EINSTEIN clinical trials, a subgroup analysis, and the results of a randomized, open-label pilot trial for the treatment of DVT and/or PE in patients with active cancer. This promotional educational activity is brought to you by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and is not certified for continuing medical education. The consultant is a paid speaker for Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The speaker is presenting on behalf of Janssen and must present information in compliance with FDA requirements applicable to Janssen. ©Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2020 August 2020 cp-145201v1

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the development of a blood clot in a major deep vein in the leg, thigh, pelvis, or abdomen. They may be asymptomatic; however, there may be asymmetrical leg swelling, unilateral leg pain, dilation or distension of superficial veins, and red or discoloured skin. If part of the clot breaks off it can lead to significant complications, including a pulmonary embolism. In this podcast, I'll describe the causes, various risk factors and treatment for these so called 'bad clots'. (With thanks to our sponsor 'Curriculum Press' for providing content for this podcast)

London-based management consultant who likes to ride her bike far and fast. Previously mostly focused on speed and results, now in search of more adventurous challenges. Flatlander who loves a good headwind battle, not afraid of a bit of rain, but struggles in the heat, scared of gravel and goes backwards on hills. But… what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, so embarked on a number of very hilly cycling challenges in summer 2019, clocking up more elevation in a month than she previously did in a year. Winner of various TT titles, including Best British All-Rounder (2014), National 12hr TT champion (2015) and both National and World 24hr TT champion (2017). Multiple 24 hour solo circuit wins: Le Mans (2013), Revolve (2017) and Zandvoort (2017) where she also placed in the top 3 overall.  Zwift distance record breaker (2017). Two failed LEJOG record attempts.  Audax UK member since 2015 with Super Randonneur awards (200km, 300km, 400km and 600km) 4 years in a row. First female finisher and top 10 overall London-Edinburgh-London (2017). Third fastest female at Paris-Brest-Paris (2019). First woman and top 10 overall at the 1000km BikingMan Oman unsupported race (2019).  Unfinished business with 1890km Race Around the Netherlands (so returning in 2020).  Also eyeing up some off-road cycling fun and a longer unsupported race for 2020... Currently enjoying giving back to cycling, women’s cycling in particular, by helping others with skills and fitness based training sessions and guiding rides. Show notes Who is Jasmijn Her main passion and love for cycling Cycling in the Netherlands… Moving over to London in 2007 Growing up on a farm in the Netherlands Trying to decide between dance and sports Losing her passion for dance Deciding to go travelling for 5 months…. Working as a Scuba Diving Instructor  Having to make a decision about university at 25 Doing a Masters degree in the UK Getting into rowing Her first 100 mile cycle ride and how it came about  Starting to do more Sportive events  Joining a local cycling club… Being born with built in endurance Doing her first 24hr race Deciding to see how far she could push it physically on the bike Starting to work with a coach in 2014 Winning Best British All Rounder (BBAR) in time trials  Having an intense year of riding in 2015 How her body copes with the challenges of riding The Challenge of riding the length of Great Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) Dealing with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in 2016 Her history with the record for LEJOG Riding on the A roads in GB Working a full time job while training and preparing for the LEJOG record Picking the right date to start Dealing with illness and sickness and not being able to continue How her big dream of breaking the record for LEJOG changed to becoming a burden Fixing her nutrition, taking time off work for the 2018 LEJOG record attempt How the UK weather impacted on the 2018 LEJOG record attempt Dealing with a speed wobble Dealing with the emotional aftermath of letting go of the LEJOG record Having some time out from cycling Being a peace with her decision Saddle sores…. Podcast from the - on saddle sores “flipping flash mash” The Wheel Suckers Podcast Having fun in 2019! Selling all her cycling gear Wanting to do more unsupported challenges Spending time with family Learning new skills and facing her fear of hills! Joining a women only cycling club Quick Fire Questions Social Media Website   - https://duracellbunnyonabike.com

This weeks show discusses Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Edema. Mark was diagnosed with this 6 weeks ago, and like many other athletes he failed to recognise the signs and symptoms. Mark chats with fellow world class AG long course triathlete Jenny Close, who like Mark neary paid the ultimate price. If in doubt - see a Doctor.

This weeks show discusses Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Edema. Mark was diagnosed with this 6 weeks ago, and like many other athletes he failed to recognise the signs and symptoms. Mark chats with fellow world class AG long course triathlete Jenny Close, who like Mark neary paid the ultimate price. If in doubt - see a Doctor.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a condition in which blood clots form in the deep veins, affects as many as 900,000 Americans each year and can cause symptoms such as pain while walking and a burning sensation in the legs. Learn who’s most at risk of developing DVT and common treatment options.    TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: We’re speaking with Dr. Steven Abramowitz, a vascular surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Abramowitz. Dr. Abramowitz: Thank you for having me. Host: Today we’re discussing deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, a condition where a blood clot forms in one or more deep veins in your body. Dr. Abramowitz, could you begin by discussing how these blood clots form and where they typically arise? Dr. Abramowitz: Sure. So, in our body, our veins are responsible for bringing blood back into our heart. Arteries take it away, veins bring it back. And, when we think of the veins in our body, there are veins that are superficial, or near the skin, and veins that are deep that run down near our bones or with our arteries. These deep veins - you could think of them, if you’re in the DC area, as our big roads - let’s say the New Hampshire’s or the Pennsylvania Avenues or the Georgia’s. And, some of our superficial veins are more like our side streets - like a T street or a U street. And, everything drains into these deep veins. But, sometimes there can be a traffic jam, and that traffic jam, in the case of our blood vessels, is a blood clot. And that blood clot can occur anywhere these deep veins are - in the arms, in the legs, essentially anywhere that you may name a deep vein. And what we find is that, depending upon where the clot is, it can lead to a variety of different symptoms. And, if that clot breaks free, it can travel back to the heart, where all the blood from our veins goes originally. And that can result in a pulmonary embolism, which can be a fatal condition. Host: And what are some of the common symptoms of DVT? Dr. Abramowitz: Most commonly, people who have DVT in the lower extremities, will experience swelling, pain when walking, a hot burning sensation as their leg gets warm or engorged and full of blood. And those typically are the most common complaints that people have. Host: Who is most at risk of developing DVT? Dr. Abramowitz: Anybody can fall victim to deep vein thrombosis. And really, it depends on what’s going on with someone else’s health. So, for example, there are plenty of patients that we treat here at MedStar Washington Hospital Center who are younger, maybe they’re in their teens, and the first time that they know they have a clotting disorder or a blood disorder that may make them more likely to make blood clots, would be the presentation with a DVT in one of their legs. Other times, patients who have had surgery or other conditions that make them less mobile or engaging in activity in their lives could be victims of DVT, as well. And, it can also be something that we find in hospitalized patients, people who are immobile in a hospital bed for extended periods of time. So really, it’s a condition that can affect anybody of any given age. Host: How is DVT diagnosed? Dr. Abramowitz: For the most part, it’s both a clinical diagnosis and a confirmation with ultrasound. And we use ultrasound as a simple way of diagnosing the presence of clot within the deep veins. And this is done, again, as a very quick test without radiation exposure, or dye, and it’s a simple procedure that we can do, even at the bedside, for someone who’s in the hospital. Host: What treatment options are available for DVT? Dr. Abramowitz: Right now, for patients who have deep vein thrombosis, we currently offer two therapies. First, most patients with deep vein thrombosis, will be treated with something that’s called an anticoagulation agent. In basic terms, it’s a blood thinner. And the reason we put somebody on a blood thinner is not that it actually gets rid of the blood clot, but that it makes it less likely for more blood clot to form because our bodies have the natural ability to break down clot over time. But for some patients who have extensive clot or a lot of clot throughout the vein, let’s say in a leg, we can actually go in with a wire and a small catheter, which is like a plastic tube or a hose, and we can give the medication directly into the clot, to make that clot go away faster for those patients, as well. Host: And, how fast is faster for those blood clots, typically? Dr. Abramowitz: Well, if we’re performing a procedure on a patient, usually we can get that clot away in a single session. For patients who have to have blood thinners, sometimes it can take the body up to 3 to 6 months to dissolve the clot on its own. Host: Is there anything people can do to prevent DVT? Dr. Abramowitz: For patients who are sick or at risk for DVT, meaning they’re not moving around a lot or they already have something else in their body that’s making them feel inflamed or more likely to develop a blood clot, those patients can both get up and walk and move around. If they can’t do that, engage in exercises so that they’re activating those muscles in their legs and circulating blood. For patients who are, let’s say younger, and they have a blood condition making them more likely for DVT, again, moving around is really important. And, a lot of times we talk about blood clots in a setting of travel or prolonged travel. So, if you’re getting on a plane, I always tell patients not to have that 2 or 3 glasses of wine and pass out, make sure you get up and walk every hour or so. And, if you’re in the hospital, or you’re in a sedentary job, or it could be you’re sitting at a desk, make sure you stand up and walk, too. Host: Why is MedStar Washington Hospital Center the best place to receive treatment for DVT? Dr. Abramowitz: Well, one of the great things we have here at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is an interdisciplinary approach to the management of deep vein thrombosis. People who have DVT, not only do they have symptoms now, but they can have symptoms in the future, too, because as the body breaks down that clot, it causes swelling and inflammation in the same way as if you were to get a sprained ankle - you’d have swelling and inflammation. And, that swelling and inflammation can lead to scarring of those veins. So, the deep veins - maybe they’re a four-lane highway before your blood clot, but afterwards they’re a two-lane highway. And that can lead to swelling and that sort of congested traffic for a long period of time. At Washington Hospital Center we offer all of the new therapeutic interventions for deep vein thrombosis management. Anything from sucking out the clot, which is called mechanical thrombectomy, to dissolving the clot rapidly, which we call pharmacomechanical thrombolysis, which is essentially like a little machine that injects that clot busting medication in and sucks the clot out. And, we also put those catheters in and leave them in overnight to slowly dissolve a clot that may have been around for a longer period of time. So, we have the tools to treat your DVT and, also then, take care of you because the DVT is a symptom of something else, most likely. Maybe you have something wrong with your veins that we can diagnose and treat with a stent. Maybe you have another underlying condition, like a blood disorder, or you’re sick with something else so the DVT is the first thing we diagnose. So, when you come to Washington Hospital Center with a DVT, it’s not just about treating your clot. It’s about making sure we understood why it happened. And, we have every single surgical and medical sub-specialty service you could want here to help you deal with that process. Host: How often can DVT be a gateway to other conditions? Dr. Abramowitz: Well, the DVT is a condition in and of itself, but you have to ask yourself why it happened. And, for a lot of patients, sometimes the first sign that they may have cancer, for example, is the blood clot. And so, they need to be screened for conditions that would make their blood more likely to clot. Or, for someone who’s younger, if they have a blood clot, it may be a sign that they’re actually more likely to have a genetic condition. So, anytime someone has a DVT, it always prompts us to ask the question, “Why did this happen?” and “What can we do to figure out, for THIS patient in particular, what led to this state of being?” So, I’d say 80 percent of the time someone has a DVT we’re able to figure out the reason why, be it another medical condition, an anatomic predisposition, meaning there’s something in their body maybe compressing a vein, or we find out that they have a genetic condition that’s related to their blood in and of itself. Host: What are the risks of leaving DVT untreated? Dr. Abramowitz: That’s a great question. So, really it depends upon where in the body the DVT is. For the most part, blood clots below the hip, those being in the top part of the leg or the bottom part of the leg, they tend to result in swelling in the short term, but don’t necessarily result in long-term damage to the leg that would cause wounds to form or prolonged swelling in the future. But what we find is blood clots that are above the hip or above your groin that affect the veins in your belly and in your pelvis. Those can lead to long-term drainage problems from the leg and that can result in long-term swelling or even wound-care formation. And we call that post thrombotic syndrome. So, it’s really important for us to identify the extent of the blood clot and where exactly in the body it is so that we can predict what someone’s risk is in the future for developing problems as a result of their DVT. Host: Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Abramowitz. Dr. Abramowitz: My pleasure. Thanks for having me. Conclusion: Thanks for listening to Medical Intel with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Find more podcasts from our healthcare team by visiting medstarwashington.org/podcast or subscribing in iTunes or iHeartRadio.

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: LEIGH DAVIDSON (00:05:29) Leigh won the free race entry competition to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out a bit more about her. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: JASON CHESHIRE (00:13:13) Jason won the free race entry to the Kiwiman Xtreme and completed the race with his wife Rachel last weekend. We find out how it all went! HIGH JINX WITH HOCKERS: (00:25:15) We talk to Josh Hockley, ultra-runner, IRONMAN junky and husband of Australian pro triathlete Krystle Hockley about his 102km off road run at the Tarawera Ultra this weekend plus his experiences of Port to Port and Cairns. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: CHELSEA SODARO: (00:42:14) Ex runner and newly signed American BMC pro triathlete Chelsea Sodaro is only a couple of years into her triathlon career but she’s already having incredible results. Podiuming at both her 70.3 races last year she also took the overall win at Indian Wells 70.3. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:16:15) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and flying for athletes. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:33:44) Curcumin and its effects on muscle damage and inflammation before and after exercise. LINKS: Pilates for Sports at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ IRONMAN Cairns at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/cairns.aspx Port to Port at https://porttoportmtb.com/ Kiwiman Xtreme at http://www.kxtri.com/ Tarawera Ultra at https://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ Chelsea Sodaro on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chelseasodaro/ Curcumin study at https://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/sms.13373?af=R& Sports Lab Physio at https://sportslab.net.nz/physio/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Edema - Two Things Riders Need to be Aware Of When motorcyclists ride in the same position for long periods of time, they may be at risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis and Edema. Dr Liza Thomas, an emergency physician, explains what DVT and Edema are, as well as how these medical conditions happen and what factors put you at higher risk of developing them. For links and photos and to listen to more episodes go to https://adventureriderradio.com.

  I was born on the 20th of February in 1975 and at my birth there was something visibly wrong with me. My legs were large and my feet very large and deformed (for want of a better word to use).It wasn't until a few weeks later that i was actually allowed home with my parents as the doctors did not know if i would live or die, but hey I'm still here at 39 having fun! On reaching school age I attended a special school being there we all had physical problems so we knew that we had limitations, but we accepted that.   On reaching 14 I was enrolled part-time in a comprehensive school to do my GCSE's came away with 4 GCSE's. After school i started college to do an Art course and more GCSE's. I made good friends and along with studying enjoyed some weekends away with plenty of booze and drunken nights.   After leaving college i went to study a degree in Graphic Design away from home. However I had mobility difficulties and didn't find it easy so deferred my course and came home to have an operation to reduce the weight of my legs. Soon after i wanted my independence and found my own home and lived it up by spending weekends drinking and dancing the night away! At the same time i did courses in Sociology, Psychology and Criminology. I then went on to do a degree in Psychology, a long 3 years, but enjoyable and I met some lovely people and one person, Amanda, who is now one of my best friends.     After taking a quiet year of study and doing a course in Sign Language, i followed that with a desire to be a counsellor. 3 long years of the course lay ahead. However, 2 years into it i suffered a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and was paralysed for 6 weeks. Once the feeling returned I had to learn to walk again, which i did and got back on the counselling course and caught up with the work. During my counselling course i did lots of voluntary work in various fields, and found that it gave me a lot of confidence.    Living on my own and looking for some type of work i've spent lots of time on the internet and have met some lovely people. One person, who is now a best friend, is Sue she has been there for me when ive needed someone, especially after my long stay in hospital.     Then again, after another short course in mediation, i was admitted to hospital this time for 5 months. Developing blood infections, kidney and stomach problems, urine infections, severe anemia, and MRSA and foot drop. Again i had to learn to walk, it took a while but i'm at least now back to myself, walking is a little harder but it won't stop me! & 2005 what a change:      The beginning of the year (2006) i was still getting back on my feet, walking was slowly getting easier. At the same time i was in touch with Tracey Whitewood-Neal, founder of the Proteus Syndrome Foundation UK (PSF  UK) who put me in touch with the top doctor in the world who knows as much as there is to know about PS. Following a consultation with him in May i was finally told that i possibly do have Proteus Syndrome. It wasn't a definite diagnosis, but its the nearest i have ever to come to knowing.   After the help i received from the PSF i wanted to give something back and do some fundraising, so after a few weeks of organising the £ for PSF Day was born. So after this the media wheel started to turn and the rest as they say is history. See media appearances section for how life changed in 2006/7 and beyond. So after all the media coverage I have had, 2010 brought a year of big change, after living with infection after infection for up to 12 years, my ulcer on my left foot developed blood poisoning. This meant that it had to be amputated or it would have killed me. I was very ill at the time and it took 6 months for me to be discharged from hospital and then I had to start all over again to gain my independence and get my life back on track. It is now 2012 and I am still on the road of recovery, but I have belief in myself that one day I will achieve what I need to have a full and independent life. Here we are in 2014:     So here we are in 2014 & I am still striving for independence and I will get there, I am due to get a new vehicle soon that will mean I can drive from my wheelchair. This will make a huge difference to my life and will mean that I can actually leave my home on my own for the first time in 4 and half years! I still need a new wheelchair that I can get in and out of without hurting myself, but that will hopefully be in the pipeline soon, so watch this space for pics of me whizzing around in my WAV (wheelchair Accessible Vehicle)   So here he is, Walter, my new Wheelchair Accessible vehicle. There have been a few ups and downs since we met, mainly due to problems with the adaptations, but he certainly making my life easier.

Host: Barnett Mennen, MD Guest: Deepak Sudheendra, MD, FSIR, RPVI Host Dr. Barry Mennen joins Dr. Deepak Sudheendra, Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology & Surgery at the Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine. Dr. Sudheendra will explain the difference between acute, subacute, and chronic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and their complications. He will also discuss the scope of post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and why it is so important to treat quickly and effectively.

Host: Barnett Mennen, MD Guest: Deepak Sudheendra, MD, FSIR, RPVI Host Dr. Barry Mennen joins Dr. Deepak Sudheendra, Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology & Surgery at the Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine. Dr. Sudheendra will explain the difference between acute, subacute, and chronic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and their complications. He will also discuss the scope of post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and why it is so important to treat quickly and effectively.

Co-host: Dr. Mike Kirlew This week Mike and I talk Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). This topic overlaps with pulmonary embolism (PE) somewhat, which we've already discussed as part of the talk on Chest Pain. Links from this week's talk: Venous Thromboembolism – Lecture Notes - Life in the Fast Lane Well's Criteria for DVT Padua Prediction Score for Risk of VTE