What are some factors that are taken into consideration by your doctor when deciding on how long you will remain on treatment? 1) Reason why you had a blood clot: Your doctor will ask you questions to better understand the circumstances that lead to your blood clot. He/she will decide whether there were transient provoking factors (eg: recent surgery, hospitalization) or whether there were no obvious provoking factors (eg…. Lire la suite »
Read MoreImportant facts about treatment The following are some important principles related to the treatment of blood clots. They apply to both Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). 1. Treatment almost always involves blood thinners also known as anticoagulants. There are exceptional situations such as: Your risk of bleeding The size and location of your blood clot The type of blood clot 2. Anticoagulants don’t dissolve… Lire la suite »
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