Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins, and can be caused by broken bones, trauma to a limb, immobility, medications, smoking, cancer, genetic predisposition, and cancer. Symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis in a leg are swelling, tenderness, redness, warmth, and pain.
Treatment for DVT include medications and surgery.
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- aspirin - oral, Easprin, Ecotrin
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- enoxaparin - injection, Lovenox
- clopidogrel - oral, Plavix
- warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
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- alteplase (TPA, Activase, Cathflo Activase)
- Lovenox (enoxaparin)
- coumarin-type drugs-oral
- dalteparin (Injection; Fragmin)
- dalteparin vial - injection, Fragmin
- urokinase
- tirofiban - injection, Aggrastat
- fondaparinux - injection, Arixtra
- evening primrose oil
- streptokinase-injection, Kabikinase, Streptase
- eptifibatide - injection, Integrilin
- tinzaparin - injection
- heparin
- anagrelide - oral, Agrylin
- apixaban (Eliquis)
- rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- idarucizumab (Praxbind)
- dabigatran (Pradaxa)
- Anticoagulants (Anticoagulant Drug Class)
- Coumadin vs. Plavix (Differences and Similarities)
Prevention & Wellness
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- Magnetic Heart Pump Cuts Risk of Blood Clots, Stroke in Study
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- Powerful Clot-Busting Drugs Not Useful After Leg Blockages: Study
- Newer Blood Thinners May Not Bring Higher Bleeding Risk
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- Taking a Holiday Trip? Protect Yourself From Blood Clots
- Testosterone Therapy May Be Linked to Serious Blood Clots
- C-Section Raises Risk of Blood Clots After Childbirth: Review
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- Health Tip: Know Your Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis
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- Study: Aspirin Might Work Instead of Warfarin for Deep Vein Clots
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- Blood Thinner Doesn't Prevent Miscarriages: Study
- Preemies May Have Higher Risk of Blood Clots, Even as Adults
- Study Casts Doubt on Costly Treatment for Leg Clots
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