Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment:
Vein occlusion (DVT) most commonly seen in the leg veins and leading to lung clot (Pulmonary It is a disease that can cause thromboembolism (PTE). It is observed more frequently in patients with long periods of inactivity, during pregnancy and puerperium, after major surgeries, and in elderly patients and patients with malignant tumors, accompanied by genetic factors.
If the leg vein is blocked by clotting, it becomes difficult for blood to return to the heart, blood accumulates in the legs and foot swelling occurs. It happens, sometimes there is pain. It is mostly on one leg, but it can affect both legs. The more vessels the disease affects, the bigger the problem becomes. It is very important to diagnose the disease early and provide good treatment in the early period. Because if it is not treated well in the early period, it can cause life-long and incurable problems (Postphlebitic Syndrome).
In recent years, new treatment options have emerged with percutaneous methods as well as blood thinner drug treatments. However, it is recommended that these treatments be applied during acute and subacute periods of the disease. It is possible to completely clear the clot in the first 15 days of the disease. Then the chance of treatment decreases.
Angiography, that is, intravenous treatment, is usually performed by entering the vein behind the knee and sometimes the ankle vein. From here, either special clot-dissolving medications are given through thin plastic tubes called catheters, or the clot is mechanically cleared with special devices.
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