Question 1

what is the name of test that is not invasive and can see how bad a dvt is?

Accepted Answer

Doppler Ultrasound :  Are you asking about  Doppler ultrasonic flow study? See:  "Noninvasive diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis." REF:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/788665

Question 2

what tests sholuld i have if i have a family history of dvts?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Testing for you would be based upon the genetic abnormality detected in your affected family member. If your family has been tested and no abnormality was found you don't need further testing.  If no testing has been done on your family you should ask your doc to evaluate the situation and see if it makes sense to test you.

Question 3

are blood tests required if dvt is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Not required: But elevated levels of d dimers strongly supports the diagnosis
DVT is diagnosed with ultrasound in the leg
In abdomen ct scan is typically needed

Question 4

are there any tests i can do at home to see if pain in my leg is dvt?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: I completely agree with dr. Rasak.  If you are concerned about the possibility of having a dvt, you need to see medical attention.

Question 5

what blood tests detect a clot (dvt)?

Accepted Answer

D dimer: D dimer cant diagnose a blood clot but it is a blood test that can be helpful in diagnosing or ruling out a blood clot.  Now days most blood clots are diagnosed with ultrasound.

Question 6

which test produces clearer images of dvt? ultrasound or mri?

Accepted Answer

DVT diagnosis :  MRI has equivalent sensitivity and specificity to ultrasound for diagnosis of DVT, but has been evaluated in many fewer studies, using a variety of different techniques. Ultrasound is appreciated due to being lower cost, exposing patient to less radiation and having more evidence to use.

Question 7

how accurate is capillary refill test for pad or dvt?

Accepted Answer

Not the best.: Capillary refill is essentially an observation of how long it takes for blood to return into small vessels usually in the nail beds or feet.  It is not accurate and it is not used for dvt.  It is observed in pad.  There are much more specific, informative and diagnostic tests for both DVT and PVD such as duplex scans and abi's and even cta's.

Question 8

which test do doctors use to monitor dvt growth periodically?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring DVT: It could be monitored by duplex ultrasonography and contrast venography, rarely by d-dimer, CT or MRI.

Question 9

can i test at any age for dvt genetic test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I presume you are referring to a predisposition for clotting. (hypercoaguability). Since these protein abnormalities are inherited and present from birth, they can be assessed at any age.

Question 10

what test should i have for dvt genetic test and can i have in any age?

Accepted Answer

Any age: Factor V Leiden mutation, Homocysteine level, Factor II G20210A mutation, Anticardiolipin antibody, Lupus anticoagulant, Anti-thrombin III deficiency, Protein C and Protein S deficiency.

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