Deep vein thrombosis is rare in our country, common in western world, because -- We live in hot weather, sweat a lot, consume good amounts of water and salt, good dynamic circulation (vasodilated), to get rid of heat, active lifestyles. In cold countries, vasoconstriction, very less salt and water consumption, reduced body fluids, less active lifestyles, sluggish circulation. Unlike cold countries, we have a good supply of fresh fruits and vegetables all through the year, perhaps this also helps in coagulation balance . Addressing Virchow's triad: We don't have stasis, we move a lot, consume a lot of salt and water most of the time.
Only when we have hypercoagulability problems (smoking) severe dehydration, extreme immobility etc. DVT manifests that too rarely. Prevention : Regular usage of anticoagulants (Heparin or Fractionated Heparins) for all patient it is not required in our…
