Can a DVT Cause Only Swollen Toes?
Can a DVT cause only swollen toes with no swelling, redness or pain anywhere else? […]
Can Hiking Cause a DVT?
For the many people who are worried that all the hiking they do, or even just occasional hiking, might give them a DVT (blood clot), here is in-depth information. […]
Can a Topical Serum Really Reduce Varicose Veins?
Should you believe all those testimonials of how a “serum” that comes in a tube can actually reduce or even get rid of varicose veins, especially in a short period of time? There are many [...]
Could a Yellow Bruise Behind the Knee Be a Blood Clot?
Have you noticed a yellow bruise behind a knee and are worried this could mean a blood clot, either in that location or nearby? […]
Can You Feel a Blood Clot in Your Leg with Your Fingers?
What are the telltale signs of a blood clot that your fingertips can detect if you feel along the suspected area? […]
Do Blood Clots Affect Men More than Women? Signs, Symptoms
If you’re a health conscious man, are you aware that men are four times more likely than are women to develop a life-threatening blood clot, especially in older age? […]
Why Are So Many DVT’s Missed After Surgery?
It is alarming just how many DVTs (blood clots) are missed in a patient following surgery. But why does this happen? […]
Harmless Bruise vs. Dangerous Blood Clot: the Difference?
On one hand, a benign pink mark from trauma can resemble the pink or “red” of a blood clot. A harmless bruise can also be large and quite ugly, while a blood clot that looks [...]
How Is a Long and Dense DVT Removed?
Not all deep vein thromboses resolve with the aid of drugs, especially when they are long and dense. “DVT stands for deep venous thrombosis, which represents abnormal blood clotting in the veins, usually involving the [...]
DVT Treatment: Blood Thinner vs. Removal with a Catheter
Which is better for DVT treatment: a blood thinner drug or catheter-based removal? A Temple University School of Medicine study involving 90,000 patients has an interesting conclusion. The mortality rate between the two DVT treatments [...]
How Often Does Someone in the U.S. Die from a DVT ?
The rate at which a deep vein thrombosis kills an American will floor you. Every year in the United States, a significant number of people die from VTE: venous thrombus embolism. “DVT kills more people [...]
Can a DVT Go Away on Its Own?
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can be deadly, but does this mean it can’t go away on its own? If you suspect a DVT, get to the emergency room, because a deep vein thrombosis can [...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment: Drugs plus Ultrasound
Can DVT treatment be more successful with both ultrasound and drugs, rather than just the clot-busting medications alone? DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis, a life-threatening blood clot that can result from surgery (especially joint [...]
DVT and Chronic Subdural Hematoma at the Same Time?
How would a patient with both deep vein thrombosis and chronic subdural hematoma be treated? Now, I don’t mean someone who develops a chronic subdural hematoma from the Coumadin (Warfarin) they were prescribed to treat [...]
Can a Deep Vein Thrombosis Be Permanent?
Warning: A DVT can leave permanent effects. You want to do everything possible to avoid this very serious (and highly avoidable) condition. A vascular surgeon responds to the question: Can a deep vein thrombosis become [...]
You Suspect DVT; Ultrasound Negative; What’s Next Step?
Find out what testing you should insist upon if you suspect a DVT but the ultrasound turns up negative. One of my articles on DVT is about Staci Stringer, who was told she did not [...]
How Are Kids and Teens Treated for Blood Clots?
Yes, children, teens and young adults can develop a potentially fatal blood clot, also known as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Even fit kids, under the wrong circumstances, can end up with this serious condition [...]
Post-Surgical DVT Treatment without a Blood Thinner?
How is a post-surgical DVT treated if giving the patient a blood thinner can cause dangerous internal bleeding? If a DVT develops during or after surgery, how is it treated if giving the patient a [...]