People with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) can substantially cut their risk of potentially debilitating complications by starting adequate compression therapy in the first twenty-four hours of DVT therapy ...

BERLIN, GERMANY — Individualized elastic compression stocking (ECS) therapy can shorten the duration of treatment and is noninferior to the standard 2 years of stocking use to prevent post–thrombotic ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in your body, often in the legs. The clot can cause swelling and pain, and it could block blood flow in your leg. Sometimes a clot ...

Background: After an acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb, 20% to 63% of patients develop post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). In this review, we address the efficacy of compression therapy ...

If you have a history of DVT, Anderson suggests taking a baby aspirin before a long trip if you may be at risk. He also suggests asking your doctor to prescribe an anticoagulant to take before a long ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when blood clots form in veins deep inside your body. These clots can occur anywhere in the body. However, this condition often affects the lower ...

Compression stockings, also known as compression socks, are specially made socks that fit tighter than normal so they gently squeeze your legs. Wearing them helps improve your blood flow and reduces ...

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global medical device manufacturer and distributor, Devon Medical Products, today announces the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) provided clearance for ...

According to a retrospective study, iliac vein compression appears to be a promoter of, but not a cause of, iliac deep vein thrombosis. “The clinical significance of this study is that endovascular ...