Blood Clot Leg: Frequently Asked Questions

Knee length gradient compression stockings are often prescribed for a patient who has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clot in the leg. The stockings are helpful in: 1. Controlling the swelling in the leg that occurs with DVT, and 2. To help prevent the development of post-thrombotic syndrome that may occur several months after the DVT. (provided courtesy of Jobst Q&A; system)

Knee length gradient compression stockings are often prescribed for a patient who has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clot in the leg. The stockings are helpful in 1. controlling the swelling in the leg that occurs with DVT or blood clot in the leg, and 2. helping prevent the development of post-thrombotic syndrome that may occur several months after the DVT.

Knee length gradient compression stockings are often prescribed for a patient who has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clot in the leg. The stockings are helpful in: 1. Controlling the swelling in the leg that occurs with DVT, and 2. To help prevent the development of post-thrombotic syndrome that may occur several months after the DVT.

Knee length gradient compression stockings are often prescribed for a patient who has sustained a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clot in the leg. The stockings are helpful in controlling the swelling in the leg that occurs with DVT, and also in helping to prevent the development of post-thrombotic syndrome that may occur several months after the DVT.

I think Economy Class Syndrome really refers to the envy that such passengers feel as they walk past the First Class section on the way to their less than spacious seats. But seriously, the zillions of people out there who take an aspirin a day are taking it to prevent a heart attack or a stroke, both of which occur from a blockage of an artery. There is no evidence that aspirin reduces the risk of developing a clot in the vein, which is what this syndrome is all about. ...

Yes. Having a history of a blood clot (deep venous thrombosis or DVT) in your leg does not preclude you from having ECP. It is recommended that you have a Doppler ultrasound of your leg to confirm the blood clot has resolved before beginning the ECP program.

Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAHA February, 2006 Typically, there may be a fair amount of pain and swelling when a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) develops. This pain is partly due to swelling in the vein in the leg with the blood clot. With appropriate therapy, however, the inflammation - and therefore the pain - usually resolves significantly within a few days. ...

Yes. Having a history of a blood clot (deep venous thrombosis or DVT) in your leg does not preclude you from having EECP. It is recommended that you have a Doppler ultrasound of your leg to confirm the blood clot has resolved before beginning the EECP program.