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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs due to the formation of blood clots in the veins of the limbs or extremities (arms and legs). DVT is a concern because it can cause life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism.

In pulmonary embolism, a blood clot from these deep veins breaks free, reaches there & blocks an artery in the lungs. Both of these together are called venous thromboembolism.

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Regular follow up with Doppler

About The Doctor

Dr Ashank Bansal is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon with more than 10 years experience in the field. He has been trained in complex peripheral vascular interventions and laser ablation of varicose veins from prestigious LTMGH Hospital in Mumbai and in complex neuro-interventions from National Neuroscience Institute Singapore. He has been trained in vascular diseases, especially laser ablation of varicose veins, from Royal College of Radiology, London and holds the special distinction of being the youngest ever to be accredited by Royal College.. He has been awarded Master of Radiology, by National University Singapore, ranked as Asia’s best University. He is the presently the most qualified Interventional Radiologist in the country. Every year 2 fellows train under him from all over Mumbai.

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What is DVT?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs due to the formation of blood clots (or Thrombus) in the deep veins of the limbs or extremities (arms and legs). Blood clots usually develop in the veins when the blood thickens and forms a clump.

Prolonging DVT treatment can cause life-threatening medical complications such as Pulmonary Embolism. In pulmonary embolism, blood clots from the impacted deep veins in the legs break free and travel upwards in the body, and, can block a pulmonary artery in the lungs.

Risk Factors

Immobility, such as sitting for long periods or bed rest ,bed ridden patients
Smoking
use of birth control contraceptive pills
Pregnancy/ postpartum
Above the age of 40
Obesity

Symptoms

Swelling
Warm red skin
Cramping or throbbing pain in thigh or calf
Darkened or red skin around the painful area
Unexplained severe pain in feet or ankle

Diagnosis

Diagnosis requires a simple Ultrasound Colour Doppler test. Advantage of Interventional Radiologists is that we do the Doppler ourselves, helping us in diagnosis, treatment planning and follow up of patients.

Treatment

IVC filter with DVT thrombolysis and thromboaspiration is treatment

No cuts, no sutures.
- Performed under local / spinal anaesthesia.
- Patient discharged the same day.
- Normal activity resumed from next day itself.
- 98% success rate.