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Association deep veinous thrombosis with pulmonary tuberculosis
Leila El Fekih1, Imen Oueslati, Hela Hassene
1Service de pneumologie lbn Nafiss, Hôpital Abderrhmane MAMI de L'ARIANA.
La Tunisie Medicale
|November 26, 2009
Summary
Pulmonary tuberculosis increases the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Vigilant monitoring and prophylactic anticoagulation are crucial for patients with severe tuberculosis to prevent DVT.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Vascular Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pulmonary tuberculosis is a recognized risk factor for deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
- Understanding the interplay between these conditions is vital for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the physiopathological, epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of DVT associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.
- To highlight the importance of recognizing this association in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 14 confirmed cases of pulmonary tuberculosis with DVT between 2000 and 2007.
- Diagnosis confirmed via sputum analysis, bronchial aspiration, and Doppler ultrasound.
Main Results:
- The study included 14 male patients with a mean age of 40.
- DVT occurred a mean of 20 days post-tuberculosis diagnosis.
- All patients received anti-tuberculosis and anticoagulant therapy; some required low molecular weight heparin due to complications like pulmonary embolism.
Conclusions:
- Close monitoring of pulmonary tuberculosis patients, particularly those with severe presentations, is essential due to the risk of DVT.
- Prophylactic anticoagulant treatment should be considered in high-risk individuals to mitigate DVT occurrence.
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