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I have dvt in my right calf, how long until the clots are gone?
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Several months: Once diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis, your doctor should offer you one of several options to prevent clot from spreading & floating away towards your lungs (pulmonary embolism), a potentially deadly complication. Warfarin is traditional drug of choice but requires strict nutrition (vitamin k) & regular monitoring. Novel oral anticoagulants are available w/o regard to food or regular testing.
Answered 3/17/2013
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It varies: With thrombophlebitis (deep venous thrombosis), the treatment is anticoagulation. This involves an infusion of Heparin or injections of a heparinoid like Lovenox (enoxaparin) initially for about 4 to 7 days, with long term treatment with warfarin (coumadin). The resolution of clots can take months and may never be complete, depending on the the extent of the dvt. Venous ultrasounds will monitor the progress.
Answered 9/23/2016
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