Abstract: . . .  cases. Post-thrombotic syndrome is more likely to occur if the DVT occurs in a thigh vein, or extends up into a thigh vein from a calf vein. It is also more common in people who are overweight, and in those who have had more than one DVT in the same leg. Page 2 of 4 Page 3 What is the treatment for a deep vein thrombosis ? The aims of treatment are: To prevent the clot spreading up the vein and getting larger. This prevents the possibility of a large embolus breaking off and travelling to the lungs. To reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome developing. To prevent a further DVT in . . .
. . .  Occasionally, an operation is done to place a 'filter' in the large vein above the blocked leg vein. The aim is to stop any blood clots from traveling up to the lungs. This may be considered if anticoagulation cannot be given (for various reasons) or if anticoagulation fails to prevent clots breaking off and traveling up into the larger veins and up to the lungs. In summary The main cause of DVT is immobility - especially during surgery. The most serious complication of DVT is a pulmonary embolus where part of the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lung. Persistent calf symptoms may occur after a DVT.  . . .
. . .  Post-thrombotic syndrome is more likely to occur if the DVT occurs in a thigh vein, or extends up into a thigh vein from a calf vein. It is also more common in people who are overweight, and in those who have had more than one DVT in the same leg. Page 2 of 4 Page 3 What is the treatment for a deep vein thrombosis ? The aims of treatment are: To prevent the clot spreading up the vein and getting larger. This prevents the possibility of a large embolus breaking off and travelling to the lungs. To reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome developing. To prevent a further DVT in the future. . . .
. . .  of having a DVT. Older people are more likely to have a DVT, particularly if you have poor mobility or have a serious illness such as cancer. Pregnancy increases the risk. About 1 in 1000 pregnant women have a DVT. Obesity also increases the risk of having a DVT. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a leg vein. The common cause is immobility. A complication occurs in some cases where part of the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lung (pulmonary embolus). This is usually prevented if you are given anticoagulation treatment. Page 1 of 4 Page 2 How common is a deep . . .
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