All are true about DVT EXCEPT
More common is lower limb
Leads to pulmonary embolism
Most important sign is colour change of limb
Main symptom is aching pain
(C) Most important sign is colour change of limb # DVT: The thrombus may commence in a venous tributary of a main vein.> The calf is the most frequent site of thrombosis.> From here thrombus extends in a serpentine fashion into the main deep veins, where a portion may break off to cause pulmonary embolus.> The three most important signs which may be present in a case of deep vein thrombosis are swelling, tenderness & Homans' sign.
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