A member asked:

If i go to the hospital how will they determine if i have a dvt or not?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Lab test and US: Best way to rule out a DVT is a duplex ultrasound of the vessels of your affected extremity. A d dimer test can identify breakdown products of a clot and can help eliminate the need for an ultrasound.

Answered 6/10/2014

5.8k views

Thank
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ultrasound: The first test used to determine if a significant deep venous thrombosis is present is an ultrasound test of your lower extremities. Blood tests for "d-dimer" can also give an indication of too much clotting in your veins. The "gold standard" test, injecting die in the veins to take x-rays of the veins (venogram) is done less often, because it carries a small risk of causing dvt.

Answered 12/9/2013

5.8k views

Thank

Diagnosis: They will usually do a venous ultrasound

Answered 12/25/2015

1.8k views

Thank

Venous Doppler.: The physical examination of the leg is notoriously inaccurate for the diagnosis if DVT. In the appropriate clinical setting (immobilization, recent surgery), a venous Doppler would be the necessary test.

Answered 2/8/2016

1.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more