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How are clots in the legs that are many years old diagnosed?

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Dr. Patty Crocker answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ultrasound: While MRI or IV dye study of the extremity will show blood clots in veins (DVT), ultrasound is most commonly used because it is accurate, safe, non-invasive & fairly inexpensive compared to the other methods.

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Answered 9/28/2014

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