Please share an interesting fact about dealing with deep vein thrombosis.

Ignore: If you have factor v leiden or mthfr 677/1298, you have a higher genetic risk for dvt's! get tested!

Some: Some families have a predisposition to develop blood clots such as DVTs.

Baker's: Baker's cysts are commonly mistaken for dvt's.

Cancers: Cancer can increase your risk of developing a DVT.

Contraceptive: Contraceptive pills can increase your risk of developing dvt's.

DVT's: Dvt's due to malignancy should be treated until that malignancy resolves.

Ignore: If the cause of the DVT is not obvious then a work up for increased clotting should be done.

Ignore: Only 2 % of DVT come from the arms and they are usually associated with IV catheters.

Ignore: Half of DVTs are missed by experts.

Ignore: Female smokers over 35 are at higher risk for DVT from estrogen containing birth control pills.

Ignore: Call your doc if ere are any changes in your condition for the worse.

Ignore: Blood thinners help to prevent dangerous complications of deep vein thrombosis.

Ignore: Inferior vena cava filters can sometimes help prevent deep venous thrombosis from becoming dangerous.

Ignore: Deep vein thrombosis can occur with injury to the vein wall, hypercoaguable states and slow flow.

Deep: Deep vein thrombosis can occur when sitting in a car or airplane for a prolonged period of time.

Ignore: Anticoagulant therapy remains the mainstay of medical therapy for deep venous thrombosis (DVT).

Ignore: After treatment, the veins may not return to normal. Have them evaluated if symptoms persist.

Ignore: If not treated appropriately you can develop venous insufficiency. See doctor for proper treatment.

After: After 24 hours of blood thinning, ambulation is recommended to benefit vein functioning in long term.