Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment in Westminster, Maryland

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a vein issue when a blood clot forms deep inside your body. In most cases, the clot forms in the legs and, without adequate treatment, can move to your lungs. Getting immediate treatment is important to prevent complications. Treatment options include medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes.

Key Symptoms

Deep Vein Thrombosis often has no symptoms until you experience sudden leg pain. You may also feel tenderness, redness on the skin, or have a warm feeling on the skin. If the initial stages are not treated, a clot can travel through your bloodstream, impact your lung function, and constrict blood flow.

Sudden leg pain
Varicose veins
Skin discoloration
Chest pain

Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment

DVT is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot is formed in one of your deep veins. The clots usually develop in your thighs and lower legs.

Not getting DVT treatment can be dangerous. You could be at risk of a Pulmonary embolism, where your clot can leave the leg and travel through the bloodstream into the lungs.

The most significant risk factor for DVT is age. Being older than 60 increases your risk. Additionally, lack of physical activity and injury can also increase the risk for the condition. If you’re overweight or taking oral contraceptives, you might be at higher risk.

Deep vein thrombosis is diagnosed using an imaging test. Your physician will use sound waves to monitor blood flow in the veins. The process can detect blockages or blood clots in the impacted area. This is the standard test to diagnose the condition. In case the condition gets worse, a D-dimer test may be used to detect when the clot breaks up.

Get Cutting-Edge Management and DVT Treatments

At VCTA, we provide across-the-board diagnosis, management, and DVT treatment options to help you get the best outcomes. Support options include medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical procedures.

Struggling With Leg Swelling or Discoloration?

VCTA provides support for deep vein thrombosis with comprehensive diagnosis and treatment at our clinic in Westminster, Maryland.

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Dr Ali took care of the veins in my legs with confidence. I felt she was caring and truly an expert in her field. And I have been to other doctors so I can compare, Dr Ali is who I refer my friends.

Karen Tanzell

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Dr. Ali performed radiofrequency ablation on both of my legs. I highly recommend Dr Ali. She is knowledgeable and answers questions so you can understand. She takes her time to get to know you and your problem.

Dennis

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I met Dr. Ali in June 2019. She was seeing me as a result of my PA suspecting a problem with my right Carotid Artery. Dr. Ali discovered my left Carotid Artery had withered away, and my right one was 80% blocked. She made special evening schedule arrangements so that my wife and I could see her ASAP. She spent a long time that evening explaining everything about my condition, her surgery solution and any and all questions we had. I never had a physician take that kind of time to help us understand my situation. She scheduled surgery for two weeks from our visit.

Over the years, Dr. Ali has faithfully followed up on my vascular health and consulted with me on issues related to various major surgeries I’ve had. Her care for her patients and her standards of care and her knowledge I believe are far from the norm based on my many experiences since that June evening in 2019.

Additionally, her staff and tech staff reflect her values and standards. We in Carroll County should count ourselves very fortunate to have Dr. Ali.

James Turner

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