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DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
Prevent DVT formation, reduce recurrence risk, and aid recovery.
- Stay active and walk regularly to improve circulation.
- Maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and exercise.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, which can increase DVT risk.
- Avoid prolonged sitting; get up and move around every hour or so, especially during long journeys.
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
- Elevate the affected leg when sitting to reduce swelling and improve blood flow.
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Medicinal Treatment
Dissolve existing blood clots, prevent new clots from forming, and reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism.
- Anticoagulant medications (blood thinners), such as rivaroxaban, to prevent clot growth and new clot formation, typically taken for at least 3 months.
- Blood-thinning injections for pregnant individuals with DVT, continued throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
- Pain management strategies to alleviate discomfort associated with DVT.
- Compression stockings to improve blood circulation in the legs and reduce swelling.
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Surgical Treatment
Remove large, life-threatening clots and prevent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated or ineffective.
- Catheter-directed thrombolysis, where clot-dissolving medication is delivered directly to the clot via a catheter.
- Surgical thrombectomy, involving the direct removal of a large or life-threatening blood clot, typically reserved for severe cases.
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement, where a filter is inserted into the main vein in the abdomen to catch clots before they reach the lungs, often used when anticoagulants are contraindicated.
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