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How do you treat a deep vein thrombosis if also having high blood pressure?

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Treat both: Hypertension should not alter the treatment plan for dvt. Systemic anticoagulation for 3-6 months is a minimum recomendation, and dont forget the compression stockings to prevent post-phlebitic syndrome.

Answered 10/23/2013

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No differently: The use of blood thinners is usually required when treated a dvt, and having high blood pressure shouldn't affect this, especially if the high blood pressure is under control!

Answered 7/6/2012

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Carefully: Manage the blood pressure medically and treat the DVT with Heparin then Coumadin (warfarin) for 6 months.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dvt: With anti coagulation therapy. Thrombolysis is also an option depending on patient and location. If these are contraindicated an filter might be placed. Htn is not contraindications for anticoagulation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Can a normal ultrasound of legs show deep vein thrombosis,blood clot..?

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