Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | Medicover Hospitals

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | Medicover Hospitals

In this video, Dr. SS Amarendra Babu, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Medicover Hospitals, Kakinada, shares information on deep vein thrombosis.

0:00 - Deep Vein Thrombosis
00:10 - What is deep vein thrombosis?
00:31 - What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?
Sudden Leg Swelling
Persistent pain in Legs
Difficulty Walking even short distances

00:47 What are the types of deep vein thrombosis?
The Two Types of DVT:
Provoked DVT: Causes are known, such as major surgeries, prolonged bed rest, multiple fractures, or extended travel.
Unprovoked DVT occurs without apparent triggers, potentially linked to hidden factors like underlying cancer."

3:15 - How is deep vein thrombosis diagnosed?
Provoked DVT can be identified in the patient's medical history. If it is unprovoked DVT, then certain blood tests, thrombophilia workups, and tests to identify hidden malignancies are conducted.

4:05 - What are the treatment options available for deep vein thrombosis?
DVT treatment typically includes oral anticoagulants or blood thinners. Short-term medications are employed for provoked DVT, whereas for unprovoked cases, long-term medication is prescribed based on blood test results and underlying causes.
IVC filters are used in some required cases
Post-thrombotic syndrome Treatments

Watch the video to know more!

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