MARCH: DVT AWARENESS MONTH (Blood Clots)
Blood clots affect an estimated 900,000 Americans annually.
Blood clots can be immediately life threatening if they travel to your heart and lungs.
The disease process affects the young and old alike.
Conditions that make you more prone to developing a blood clot or DVT are
- History of prior DVT
- Immobility
- Recent Surgeries
- Recent pregnancy and
- Broken Veins or Venous Insufficiency
When your veins aren’t moving blood they are prone to clotting. Patients with Venous Insufficiency are 5x more likely to develop Blood Clots.
If you suspect you are suffering from a blood clot consider this an emergency. Get a screening US performed. Symptoms of a blood clot are:
- Swelling
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Redness of the skin
Call today to schedule your consultation if you have had blood clots or are suspicious you have venous insufficiency.