Pratt Test
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| Pratt Test | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | check for deep vein thrombosis |
The Pratt Test is a simple test to check for deep vein thrombosis in the leg.[1][2] It involves having the patient lie supine with the leg bent at the knee, grasping the calf with both hands and pressing on the popliteal vein in the proximal calf. If the patient feels pain, it is a sign that a deep vein thrombosis exists.[citation needed]
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References
- ↑ PRATT GH (June 1949). "An early sign of femoral thrombosis". J Am Med Assoc. 140 (5): 476. doi:10.1001/jama.1949.82900400001007. PMID 18129854.
- ↑ PRATT GH (May 1950). "Classification and treatment of the varicose, post-thrombotic, and arterial venous problems". Bull N Y Acad Med. 26 (5): 306–28. PMC 1929948. PMID 15411581.
