Assessment of Acute Arterial Occlusion vs. Deep Vein Thrombosis

	Acute Arterial Occlusion	Deep Vein Thrombosis
Onset Color Skin Temperature Leg size C diameter Superficial veins Arterial pulsation Effect of elevating leg	Sudden Pale: laterC mottled, cyanotic Cold May be reduced from normal Collapsed Pulse deficit noted Condition worsens	Gradual Slightly cyanotic; rubescent Warm Enlarged Appear enlarged and prominent Normal and palpable (except in marked edema) Condition improves