Blood Thinners

Early in treatment, blood thinners are given to keep the clot from growing or breaking off and traveling to the lung and causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism by blocking the oxygen supply causing heart failure. Contrary to popular belief, blood thinners (anticoagulants) do not actively dissolve the clot, but instead prevents new clots from forming. Over time, the body will dissolve the clot, but often the vein becomes damaged in the meantime. To prevent permanent leg damage, patients can get catheter-directed thrombolysis treatment.

Seek a Second Opinion From an Interventional Radiologist if Leg Pain Continues Beyond Seven Days

It is important for DVT patients to be evaluated by an interventional radiologist to determine if catheter-directed thrombolysis is needed to remove the clot. This treatment is highly effective when performed within 10 days after symptoms begin.

Various artery and vein treatments in Pocatello Idaho and the surrounding area of Southeastern Idaho

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