I would like to have endovenous laser Ablation.I have a thin leg. I am 5' 1" and weigh 90 lbs. My doctor said I have a blood clot risk of 1%. Does my blood clot risk grow higher because I am thin, or does thinness have nothing at all to do with clotting?
Having a thin leg does not increase your risk at all.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Thinness itself does not have anything to do with blood clotting, it is the characteristics of the blood itself. The risk of clot after endovenous laser ablation is extremely low. There could be other clotting of the superficial system which can be painful, but a risk of deep vein clot is very low.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Blood clot risk is inherited or acquired. Lack of mobility is a huge contributor. Do you have ankle pigmentation, swelling or an ulcer? Bleeding varicosities? Why do you need endovenous laser ablation?
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Being thin does not increase a person's risk of blood clot.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
In the hands of an experienced vascular-trained surgeon, there is little risk of blood clots. Your body weight doesn't increase this risk. Providing you follow the post-care instructions, get up and walk often, wear your hose as directed, stay adequately hydrated, you should be fine. I also have my patients take ibuprofen prescription strength for up to 8 days, and this further reduces the risk although prescribed for anti-inflammation.
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Being thin has nothing to do with clotting. Unless you have some type of clotting disorder, your risk of DVT should be much less than 1%
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Being thin has noting to do with blood clot risk.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Being thin has nothing to do with clotting or increased risk of clotting. Your risk of post-EVLT clot is less than 1%.
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No. As far as I know, having a thin frame does not increase a person's risk of developing blood clots.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The risk of blood clot after endovenous laser ablation is closer to 0.1% or, in my personal practice experience, about .01% or 1 in ten thousand. The risk of a deep vein clot is affected by coagulopathies, having a medical history of previous blood clots, and prolonged immobilization. Being thing is not at all a risk factor for blood clot.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
No, your blood clot risk does not increase because you are thin.
Published on Jul 11, 2012