Vein Treatment and DVT
Almost 2 million Americans develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) each year. These blood clots can come loose and travel to the lungs with serious consequences. In fact, more people die each year from blood clots than breast cancer and HIV combined. Some risk factors include heart/respiratory failure, restricted mobility (long-distance travel), cancer, obesity, recent surgery, smoking, pregnancy, or inherited clotting disorders.
Clots can also form in superficial veins (SVT). This is also often called phlebitis. When this occurs in the leg, it will likely happen in a varicose vein where the blood is pooling instead of flowing up toward the heart. While clots in the superficial veins can “grow” into the deep veins causing a DVT, usually they are more of an annoyance than a danger.
While the number one motivation for eliminating varicose veins is to alleviate discomfort in the legs, patients who have had SVT in the past may choose to look into vein treatment options to prevent recurrence of SVT in the future
Almost 2 million Americans develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) each year. These blood clots can come loose and travel to the lungs with serious consequences. In fact, more people die each year from blood clots than breast cancer and HIV combined. Some risk factors include heart/respiratory failure, restricted mobility (long-distance travel), cancer, obesity, recent surgery, smoking, pregnancy, or inherited clotting disorders.
Almost 2 million Americans develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) each year. These blood clots can come loose and travel to the lungs with serious consequences. In fact, more people die each year from blood clots than breast cancer and HIV combined. Some risk factors include heart/respiratory failure, restricted mobility (long-distance travel), cancer, obesity, recent surgery, smoking, pregnancy, or inherited clotting disorders.
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Clots can also form in superficial veins (SVT). This is also often called phlebitis. When this occurs in the leg, it will likely happen in a varicose vein where the blood is pooling instead of flowing up toward the heart. While clots in the superficial veins can “grow” into the deep veins causing a DVT, usually they are more of an annoyance than a danger.
Clots can also form in superficial veins (SVT). This is also often called phlebitis. When this occurs in the leg, it will likely happen in a varicose vein where the blood is pooling instead of flowing up toward the heart. While clots in the superficial veins can “grow” into the deep veins causing a DVT, usually they are more of an annoyance than a danger.
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While the number one motivation for eliminating varicose veins is to alleviate discomfort in the legs, patients who have had SVT in the past may choose to look into vein treatment options to prevent recurrence of SVT in the future
While the number one motivation for eliminating varicose veins is to alleviate discomfort in the legs, patients who have had SVT in the past may choose to look into vein treatment options to prevent recurrence of SVT in the future
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If you are ready to treat your DVT, then it’s time to take the next step by calling the trusted laser DVT specialists at Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute at 505-848-VEIN or fill out the form on this page and one of our staff members will reach out to you promptly.
Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute is located in the Journal Center area of Albuquerque and proudly serves vein patients throughout the entire Albuquerque area, as well as Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, Los Lunas, and other areas throughout New Mexico.
**This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician.
** This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician.
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