Although it rarely receives much attention, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rather serious condition that can strike anyone at anytime. DVT can arise due to injury, after surgery or illness, or simply after a lengthy period of inactivity; Worse yet, if left untreated, DVT can become life-threatening. Thankfully, awareness can go a long way […]
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We all know that symptoms from an infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) can starts with a fever and cough. In some patients, hospitalization is required. We are now learning that there is a significant issue with blood clotting in patients who are hospitalized for COVID-19. Blood clots, jelly-like clumps of cells and proteins, are the
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At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers, we understand many of you are worried about how to treat the serious vein disease known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Many local emergency rooms may be flooded with dozens, if not hundreds, of patients that are suffering from COVID-19. For the next 2 or so months, hundreds of thousands
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical problem in which a blood clot develops or even blocks a blood vessel deep within the tissue. Specifically, VTEs develop in veins, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from the far reaches of your body back to your heart. You are most likely to develop these
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We are often asked if varicose vein treatment reduces risks of DVT. There is in fact evidence of this from patients having major orthopedic surgery. One of the biggest risks after major orthopedic surgery, such as a knee or hip replacement, is the development of a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). Blood
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Any vein can develop a blood clot. Blood clots in the deep veins are called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. Blood clots in the superficial veins are called superficial vein thrombophlebitis…or SVT. Commonly, however, it is known simply superficial vein phlebitis. We are often contacted from patients or their referring physicians for treatment for superficial
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Inovia Vein Specialty Centers Earns ACR Vascular Ultrasound Accreditation at its Tigard, Oregon facility
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A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and less clear potential associations with pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over 400,000 people) is that varicose veins are a common
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Warfarin vs. NOAC Are you curious about these new blood thinners you’re seeing all over television and print ads? There is a great article on the American Heart Association website that details each type of medication, but here is a summary: Warfarin: A decades old blood thinner that decreases production of several clotting factors that
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the large veins of the leg, arm, or pelvis. There is a lot of misinformation out there surrounding DVTs, but as a commonly underdiagnosed and serious – yet preventable- medical condition, it’s important to know the truth! Know the DVT Facts Behind the Myths There are
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