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Warfarin for deep vein thrombosis

Drug details for Oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis.
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Topic Overview

What is deep vein thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs.
Deep Vein Thrombosis - When To Call a Doctor

For deep vein thrombosis, call 911 or other emergency services if you have a sudden onset of shortness of breath and/or chest pain or are coughing up blood (hemoptysis).
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Health Tools

This health tool will help you make wise health decisions or take action regarding deep vein thrombosis.
Deep Vein Thrombosis - What Happens

If you have symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, testing will begin immediately to determine whether you have a blood clot in your leg. Often people with deep vein thrombosis do not have any symptoms.
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Treatment Overview

The main goals of treatment for deep vein thrombosis include preventing the blood clot from becoming larger and preventing clot from traveling to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Exams and Tests

Learn more about exams and tests used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis.
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Surgery

Surgical removal of a blood clot resulting from deep vein thrombosis is usually considered only in rare cases where the clot is very large and blocking a major blood vessel, causing severe symptoms.
Deep vein thrombosis: Taking anticoagulants safely

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition where blood clots develop in the deep veins of your legs. These clots are dangerous because they can block blood flow, which can cause many different complications. Anticoagulant medications do not cure deep vein thrombosis, but they can help prevent complications. Key pointsSome people cannot take anticoagulants.Certain precautions should be followed when ...