Deep Vein Thrombosis: Other Treatment
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Other Treatment
Vena cava filters are used for some people with deep vein thrombosis who have bleeding disorders or other illnesses (including some forms of cancer or a recent bleeding ulcer) and cannot take anticoagulant medicines. This filter can prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs (pulmonary embolism). But the filter does not stop a clot from forming.
Vena cava filters may also be used if you:
- Continue to develop blood clots even though you have been taking anticoagulant medicines.
- Have recurrent blood clots and pulmonary hypertension.
- Cannot take anticoagulant medicine (such as when you have a bleeding disorder, some forms of cancer, or a recent bleeding ulcer).
Compression stockings can also help relieve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. A recent study showed that these stockings can cut your chances of developing postthrombotic syndrome nearly in half.5
| Last updated: | January 15, 2008 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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