Image Guided Clot Busting Therapy Possible For DVTs
Posted Nov 04 2009 10:06pm
A deep venous thrombosis, also known as a DVT, is the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. The risk factors for DVT include recent surgery, best rest, immobility, long travel, blood clotting disorders, birth control pills, chronic illness, smoking, previous and family history of DVT. The most serious consequence of a deep vein thrombosis is if the clot breaks loose, travels to the lungs and impairs breathing. About half of those with a DVT will have this complication, called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Continue Reading »
A deep venous thrombosis, also known as a DVT, is the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. The risk factors for DVT include recent surgery, best rest, immobility, long travel, blood clotting disorders, birth control pills, chronic illness, smoking, previous and family history of DVT. The most serious consequence of a deep vein thrombosis is if the clot breaks loose, travels to the lungs and impairs breathing. About half of those with a DVT will have this complication, called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Continue Reading »