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| DVT Doctor? |
A vascular surgeon will be the BEST ... |
| Blood Clot -- DVT? |
There is a way to test for DVT's ( Deep Vein Thrombosis) it is called the Homan's sign, all you have to do is have someone dorsiflex your foot( push it towards your shin) and if you are p... |
| DVT-any one else had one? |
8 yrs ago I had a massive Illio femoral DVT. I come from England and it took 3 wks for me to get diagnosis as I was very fit at the time and kept getting put off with diagnoses of tendonitis. I wai... |
| Did I have a DVT? |
Go back to your Dr, asap! I had a DVT just over 26 years ago in my left leg after my baby was born. About eight years ago I had P.E.'s in my right lung and on warfarin for six months. When ... |
| Should DVT be cured by surgery? |
Surgery is normally not done to remove clots like this. Usually blood thinners and the like. I certainly hope you are under the care of a doctor for this. ... |
| DVT??? Has anyone ever had it? If so do these symptoms sound like it??? |
G'day. Look I dont know what the problem is, but I had to say to you GO GET ANOTHER OPINION!!! You worry me, dont wait, go see someone who is willing to help properly. Your description sou... |
| DVT-Anyone have one in the groin or higher and have surgery to remove it?Did you get off the coumadin then? |
i am 22 years old and i live in albany ny. they found a dvt in my right brachial in my right arm they put me on coumadin and lovanox when my inr got too low. Ive done this now for a little over a y... |
| DVT following operations (flying linked)? |
DVT's are common in immobile people, ie when your are bed bound after surgery, or sitting in a cramped plain for hours on end without moving. Some people are more prone to dvt's due to b... |
| DVT, now off Coumadin, scared and paranoid!? |
AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A DOCTOR YOU SHOULD NOT JUST STOP COUMADIN, YOU NEED TO CONTINUE FOR A WHILE IF NOT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL AND ASK FOR PHYSICIAN REFERRALS AND AS... |
| DVT in July, now off of Coumadin, scared and paranoid about the clot coming back.? |
Hi.I had a Blood clot nearly 5 yrs ago.I was on Warfarin for 2 months.The warfarin takes affect straight away and stops the clotting.I was in pain every day for a month.When it happened i woke up i... |
| Idiopathic dvt's and i had placement of ivc filter help plz i am 22? |
An inferior vena cava [IVC] filter is so named for its position in the major vein that returns blood from the lower body back to the heart. It was placed just below the renal (kidney) veins to capt... |
| Birth Control after DVT? |
Look into a new barrier method called Lea's Shield. Its a one-size-fits-all barrier (like a diaphragm) but boasts a much higher efficacy rate. You would need to use spermicidal gels/foams, b... |
| I'm a dvt patient. my blood report shown "Proten S" is down what can i do for maintain Proten S? |
Therapy
Anticoagulation is the usual treatment for DVT. Thrombolysis is generally reserved for extensive clot, e.g. an iliofemoral thrombosis.
In general, patients are initiated on a brief co... |
| I hving dvt i want to remove the blood clot from my vein how i can is it possible? |
If it's been there for four years, then the only way to remove it completely is surgery, and that will probably cause more problems than it solves. If you've been diagnosed, then chances ... |
| I have dvt below knee.I am on warfarin. there is no pain in the calf but the calf remains swollen.why ? |
You should ask your doctor these questions. He would be a much better source than here ... |
| Recovering from DVT? |
I feel bad for you.
The INR is therapeutic, keep your diet stable in green vegetables and take the coumadin regularly.
The leg swells due decreased return circulation being 'clogged'.... |
| I'm a patient of dvt my blood repot shown me negative of Protien C. Plz give me suggestion.? |
I don't even understand what your saying. Do you have DVT's? Deep vein Thrombosis? You have had DVT 18 mounths ago? I am unclear if you have a protein S or C problem? Please reword the qu... |
| Confused about safety of mini pill (pop) and DVT? |
all medications have side effects, check with a doctor and feel free to get a second opinion ... |
| Blood test and possible DVT? |
blood-thinners are the most common medicines for treating DVT.
These medicines decrease your blood's ability to clot. They also stop existing blood clots from getting bigger. However, bloo... |
| How fast can a dvt in the calf area travel to the heart if broken off or small enough to travel? |
Once formed, it can break off at any time...it's only a matter of moments for it to travel to the heart or lungs. She did the right thing by going to the hospital. ... |
| If you have a DVT, will you always have all the symptoms? |
If you had a DVT before, you are probably more likely to have another one. A DVT can become a medical emergency because if can become dislodged and start traveling in your bloodstream and may plug ... |
| A person has 4 DVT's left arm. Anti coagulation is contraindicated. What can he do and what is the prognosis? |
This is not good but I am sure you have already come to this conclusion on your own.
In his case with being a HIGH risk for a bleed the Doctors can not take the chance at giving thinners. There... |
| Type of MD for DVT? |
I would try another PCP. I don't think you would need a specialist. It takes time for warfarin to become theraputic, it doesn't happen fast. I am not sure that there is a specialist that ... |
| Long flight...how do I prevent DVT? |
If you don't have a blood disorder or stomach problems you could take an asprin the night before and the morning of the flight. It is a gentle blood thinner and reduces the risk of clots.
You... |
| I have a jean factor 5Lydon ,i also had a dvt 5 year's ago,my mum died with the same thing shou? |
I think you mean you have the gene for Factor 5 Leiden. This inherited condition is present in about 5% of those who are of white European heritage, and pretty rare in other races. About 1% have th... |
| Is there a high risk of getting a dvt if i have another child? |
Being that you had one before will now make you more susceptible of getting another, but not knowing much of your history and what caused the DVT makes it a little difficult to give you specifics. ... |
| Does any body know about recovery time from dvt? |
I suffered from a DVT 3 years ago, located in my thigh and abdomen. I was out of work on medical leave for 3 months, and was on coumadin for 6. I think 6-12 months recovery, depending on the site... |
| My d-dimer level was elevated(945). no dvt or PE. could uti and arthritis raise the levels? |
A lot of conditions can cause false elevation of ddimer, studies showed that if level above 1000 strongly suggest DVT/PE, if your were worked up for PE/DVT no symptoms I wouldnt worry if I were you... |
| Are there alternatives to Warfarin for dvt. I've been taking it for 9 weeks, my INR is still 1.2-1.5.? |
Ximelagatran as effective and safe as coumadin
At the American Heart Association meetings in Orlando last week, investigators reported the results of the SPORTIF V trial, a study designed to s... |
| I have a medical question about DVT? |
I would get an appointment with a Vascular Surgeon as soon as possible.Did they ever discuss you being on Coumadin to thin your blood in the future? Get another surgeon's opinion on your risk ... |
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