Deep vein thrombosis secondary prevention
Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [1]
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Overview
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces’ describes secondary prevention measures as those that “identify and treat asymptomatic persons who have already developed risk factors or preclinical disease but in whom the condition is not clinically apparent.”
Living With Deep Vein Thrombosis
If you've had a deep vein blood clot, you're at greater risk for another one. During treatment and after, it's important to:
- Take steps to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Check your legs for signs and symptoms of DVT. These include
- swollen areas
- pain or tenderness
- increased warmth in swollen or painful areas
- Red or discolored skin on the legs.
- Contact your doctor right away if you have signs and symptoms of DVT.