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Vascular Institute of New York

Board Certified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons & Wound Care Specialists located in Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a serious condition that can cause dangerous health complications. If you’re at risk for DVT or you have swelling, pain, or redness in your legs, don’t wait to seek quality medical care. The team of skilled physicians at the Vascular Institute of New York have extensive experience diagnosing and treating DVT. Located in the Borough Park area of Brooklyn, New York, the Vascular Institute of New York offers the most up-to-date and effective treatment options available for DVT. To schedule an evaluation, call the Vascular Institute of New York or book an appointment online.

DVT Q & A

What is deep vein thrombosis?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a blood clot located in one of the primary veins located deep within the body. DVT most commonly affects the lower legs or thighs, but in rare cases, it can occur in the arms.

If such a blood clot becomes dislodged and travels to the lungs, it can cause blockage in an artery. This condition, known as a pulmonary embolism, can cause severe, and potentially life-threatening, health complications. 

What are the symptoms of DVT?

In some cases of DVT the following symptoms may be present:

  • Swelling 
  • Warmth 
  • Pain that increases with walking or standing
  • Redness or skin discoloration

However, DVT doesn’t always cause symptoms. Only about half of all cases of DVT show symptoms, so you should discuss the possibility of blood clots with your doctor if you have an increased risk for the condition.

What causes DVT?

A variety of factors can contribute to DVT, such as:

  • Inherited blood-clotting disorders
  • Prolonged bed rest
  • Extended periods of sitting
  • Pregnancy
  • Injury
  • Surgery
  • Hormone medications
  • Heart failure
  • Certain chronic illnesses

If you’re over the age of 60, you’re overweight, you smoke, or you have a family history of DVT, you have an increased risk of developing the condition.

How is DVT treated?

The team at the Vascular Institute of New York addresses DVT by taking steps to prevent the clot from becoming larger and from breaking loose and traveling to the lungs through the bloodstream. 

Your expert physician may recommend the following treatment options:

  • Oral or injectable blood thinner medications
  • Intravenous medications that break apart the blood clot
  • Vein filters that block the clot from reaching the lungs

Once your physician has ensured that you aren’t in danger of a pulmonary embolism, they work to prevent future clots from developing. 

Steps to prevent DVT include:

  • Compression stockings
  • Ongoing use of blood thinners
  • Movement recommendations

In some cases, surgery is needed to address vein conditions that can cause blood clots to 

form.

If you have symptoms of DVT or you think you may be at risk for the condition, don’t wait to schedule an evaluation with a trusted provider at the Vascular Institute of New York. Call today or book an appointment online. 

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