During a physical exam to evaluate a possible blood clot in a deep leg vein (deep vein thrombosis), the health professional will:
- Listen to your heart and lungs.
- Check the pulses in your legs and feet.
- Look at your legs for swelling, bulging veins, and/or discoloration.
- Feel your legs for tender, warm, or swollen areas.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Last Updated | January 15, 2008 |
Author:Robin Parks, MS
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Last Updated: 01/15/2008
