Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

1. Which doctor takes long term care of patients with Deep vein thrombosis or DVT?

You should see a Vascular surgeon or a Hematologist.

2. Does DVT recur?

If the risk factors that cause DVT persist, the ailment can recur.

3. Is warfarin safe in pregnancy?

No, warfarin cannot be used during pregnancy. This is because it is teratogenic (causes deformities in the fetus).

4. Which drug is safe during pregnancy?

Low Molecular weight Heparin (LMWH) is the treatment of choice.

5. How long should I need anti coagulant therapy?

A minimum treatment time of 3 to 6 months is advocated in most cases. A universal ‘duration for therapy’ is yet to come out of consensus.

6. If I have had a mitral or aortic valve surgery how long do I need to take warfarin?

You will need to take it all your life.

7. What is INR?

INR stands for International Normalized Ratio. It is a system that has been established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Committee on Thrombosis and Hemostasis for reporting the results of blood coagulation (clotting) tests. It is used for monitoring the dose of warfarin that is required to keep the blood thin enough so that it does not clot. INR of less than 1 means you are prone to clotting and if it is high (over 3.5) it means you are prone to bleeding. It is usually maintained between 2 to 3.

Published on Dec 01, 2010
Last Updated on Jul 06, 2018

Nurgul Sunday, October 14, 2012

Does anybody know where is the best place for my mom to have a surgery of deep vein thrombosis? Doctor said she must have an operation but he said in our country is not the best place to do it... He has advised Israel, Russia... what do you think?

josgreg Saturday, March 19, 2011

The article provided a nice graphical view on the disease which was of the more specific on the topic. Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis To diagnose this condition, you may have to undergo the following tests in an infirmary: >A blood test which is named as D-Dimer is usually done to measure a substance which is responsible for blood clots to break down. If you have negative reading in this test, it tells that you have deep vein thrombosis. http://bit.ly/hMPaJd