Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment in Idaho Falls, Idaho (ID)

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) that forms in a deep vein—usually in the legs, thighs, pelvis, or sometimes the arms.

DVT is a serious condition because deep blood clots can break away from the vein and block blood flow in your lungs (known as pulmonary embolism), or cause symptoms similar to a heart-attack. DVT can also damage the valves in your veins (post-thrombotic syndrome) which can lead to swelling, pain, skin discoloration, and severe conditions like ulcers.

Symptoms of DVT

It’s important to know the symptoms of DVT and pulmonary embolism. Contact a medical professional immediately if you experience these symptoms:

Leg swelling (edema)
Leg pain
Increased warmth in your leg
Discoloration of the skin
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Coughing up blood
Rapid heart rate
Chest pain that gets worse with deep breathing or coughing
Lightheadedness
Low blood pressure
Fainting

Diagnosing DVT

Your doctor will diagnose DVT with a physical exam, a review of your medical history, and various imaging techniques. Ultrasound is the most common imaging technique used to diagnose DVT, but your doctor may also perform a venogram X-ray, MRI, or CT scan. A D-dimer test, which tests specifically for the presence of blood clots, may also be done.

Treating DVT

DVT treatment aims to stop the clot from growing, prevent it from breaking away from the vein wall, remove it, and prevent any recurrence. DVT treatments include:

Anticoagulants (blood thinners). These medications can keep clots from getting bigger and help prevent new clots from forming.
Thrombolytic therapy. This treatment can dissolve a blood clot intravenously or with a direct injection into the clot, but this treatment is only used in emergency situations because there is a large risk of serious bleeding.
Filters. A filter can be surgically put into the large vena cava vein in your abdomen to stop any loose blood clots from travelling to your lungs.
Compression stockings. Compression stockings help boost blood circulation and prevent blood from pooling in your veins and forming clots. Your doctor may prescribe compression stockings with other treatments. The length of time you will be required to wear compression stockings varies, but could be as long as two years.

Preventing DVT

You can lower your risk of developing DVT by:

Exercising regularly
Maintaining a healthy weight
Quitting smoking
Avoiding long periods of sitting and moving every 2-3 hours

Costs

The cost of treating DVT can vary depending on your area, physician, and insurance coverage.

About The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology

The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology was opened in 2003 with the goal of bringing to the area the latest state-of-the-art treatments for varicose veins and related vascular issues. These treatments are performed by our trained and board certified interventional radiologists.

Serving Idaho Falls patients and physicians for over 20 years, Teton Radiology's mission is to provide the advanced medical imaging to the patients and referring physicians of region. Teton Radiology was the first to bring 3T MRI to the area, as well as multi-voxel CT scanning, and fused PET/CT imaging. Teton Radiology is also home to Cardiac Imaging, Virtual Colonoscopy, and Laser Varicose Vein Treatment. It is this commitment to advanced medical imaging that makes Teton Radiology unique. We believe that advanced medical imaging = superior patient care.

The Vascular Institute is now seeing varicose vein patients at:
425 E. 4th N.
Rexburg, Idaho 83404

Featured Specialist for Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment in Idaho Falls, ID

The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology

David Behrmann, M.D.
Stephen Preece, M.D.
Fritz Schmutz, M.D.
John Strobel, M.D.

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2001 S. Woodruff Avenue
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Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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