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What is phlebography used for?

primarily performed to diagnose deep vein thrombosis--a condition in which clots form in the veins of the leg.


What risks are associated with phlebography?

can cause complications such as phlebitis, tissue damage, and the formation of deep vein thrombosis in a healthy leg. A rare side effect in up to 8% of cases is a severe allergic reaction to the dye.


What is deep sinus thrombosis?

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what is a blood clot attached to the wall of a deep vein?

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What is the prognosis for deep vein thrombosis?

In many cases, deep vein thrombosis can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.


What is the Difference between venous thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis?

The difference is that venous thrombosis refers to a blood clot that forms in a vein and deep vein thrombosis is a clot that forms in the deep veins of a leg.


How is deep vein thrombosis detected?

Deep vein thrombosis can be detected through venography and radionuclide venography, Doppler ultrasonography, and impedance plethysmography.


What can be prescribed for deep vain thrombosis?

warferin,


What are the symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis?

Your red leg could be crucial blood clots. Blood clots are symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. Red, swollen, and warm legs are three of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. You should probably go to a doctor , and have it checked out.


What is the purpose of impedance phlebography?

Impedance phlebography may be done in order to: detect blood clots lodged in the deep veins of the leg, screen patients who are likely to have blood clots in the leg, detect the source of blood clots in the lungs.


Is there a vaccine for deep vein thrombosis?

No. There is no vaccine for DVT


What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?

If you are concerned that you are having symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, the best thing to do would make an appointment with your doctor. They will be able to do tests to confirm.