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How can deep vein thrombosis be prevented?
Deep vein thrombosis can be prevented through prophylactic anticoagulant drugs and venous stasis prevention with gradient elastic stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression of the legs.
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How is deep vein thrombosis treated?
Deep vein thrombosis can be treated with drug therapy, bed rest, and gradient elastic stockings.
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What causes a deep vein thrombosis?
A deep vein thrombosis is caused by a large blood clot that usually forms in the back of the knee & may also form in the pelvic region. If this clot breaks free it can travel up the blood stream...
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How do you treat deep vein thrombosis?
Doctors will put you on some kind of anti coagulation therapy to prevent more clotting. Usually a brief course of heparin then warfarin. If you have or suspect a DVT you need to see a doctor DVT's...
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Deep vein thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg)