Question 1

had a port a cath removed due to a blood clot in the superior vena cava.  should this clot dissolve on its own ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Blood clots in a major vein are often treated with anticoagulant medication. While it may dissolve on its own after port a cath removal, medical treatment is commonly recommended. Each person's conditions are different, however, and would need input from your doctor.

Question 2

i have blood clot in my interior vena cava extending down my left iliac vein.  one vascular surgeon recommended against any procedure to clean out. ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds reasonable: You were put on warfarin (coumadin) to help prevent the clot from getting bigger and to prevent pieces from breaking off and going through your heart to your lungs. That's the right thing to do. Clot and anti-clot forces are like a see-saw in your body. Your own body will chomp away at the clot bit by bit over time. That's a good, safe approach.

Question 3

can blood clot cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Even death, yes: If a bloodclot clogs up the vessel in your heart, your brain, and your lungs, it can cause death.
Most of the clots from your legs, if proprogated, get caught in your lungs and eventually resolve with appropriate treatment. Small ones often go unoticed. If it is large enough to stop the blood flow/decrease it enough in your lungs, death may occur!

Question 4

can a blood clot form in hours?

Accepted Answer

A blood clot: Can form in minutes depending on the circumstances..

Question 5

can a bad iv cause a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it stays for too long.

Question 6

can you get a blood clot with iv in?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: An IV site can lead to a thrombophlebitis, or local vein irritation or clot.

Question 7

can using an ice pad cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

: There have been instances of constant cold applications causing damage to skin and other tissues. If a vein is injured from such excessive &amp; continuous, instead of intermittent ,cold application it is possible that clotting within the vein  &amp; phlebitis could occur but I've never seen such a case.

Question 8

does frequently flying cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: Yes, it can esp if flight is long and if pt  isprone to get blood clots eg obese, on contraceptives etc.

Question 9

how do we know when a blood clot is gone?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: The best way to confirm the resolution of a clot is through ultrasound.

Question 10

how frequently do blood clots cause death?

Accepted Answer

Blood clots.: Blood clotting is a normal protective mechanism when there is bleeding. Abnormal blood clots cause damage depending onthe site and therefore the mortality varies. Blood clot in the leg veins may lead to pulmonary embolism and death. Blood clot in the brain atery causes stroke.

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Had a port a cath removed due to a blood clot in the superior vena cava. should this clot dissolve on its own ?

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I have blood clot in my interior vena cava extending down my left iliac vein. one vascular surgeon recommended against any procedure to clean out. ?

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Can blood clot cause fainting?

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Can a blood clot form in hours?

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Can a bad iv cause a blood clot?

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Can you get a blood clot with iv in?

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Can using an ice pad cause blood clots?

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Does frequently flying cause blood clots?

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