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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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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