Jul 18, 2025 · Mayo Clinic experts recommend lifelong compression stocking use in people with previous ulcers or DVT. Ask your doctor for specific instructions on what type of stocking is best for …

Mar 10, 2025 · DVT — blood clots in the deep, inner veins of the legs — is a common problem. Complications from these clots can include long-lasting leg discomfort and disability, or even a life …

Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling.

Sep 6, 2023 · Thrombophlebitis (throm-boe-fluh-BY-tis) is an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in the legs. The affected vein might be near the …

Jun 11, 2022 · There are many different types of blood-thinning drugs used to treat DVT. Together, you and your health care provider will discuss their benefits and risks to determine the best one for you.

Jul 3, 2025 · Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to measure the blood flow through your blood vessels. It works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off red blood cells that …

Jun 11, 2022 · Areas of focus: Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, Peripheral artery disease

Sep 6, 2023 · For superficial and deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, you might take medications that thin the blood and dissolve clots. You may wear compression stockings that are available by prescription to …

Deep vein thrombosis can be serious because blood clots in the veins can break loose. The clots can then travel through the bloodstream and get stuck in the lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary …

Mar 20, 2025 · What is venous thromboembolism? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/facts.html. Accessed April 23, 2023. Loscalzo J, et al., eds. Arterial …