DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

Prevent DVT formation, reduce recurrence risk, and aid recovery.

Stay active and walk regularly to improve circulation.
Maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and exercise.
Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, which can increase DVT risk.
Avoid prolonged sitting; get up and move around every hour or so, especially during long journeys.
Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
Elevate the affected leg when sitting to reduce swelling and improve blood flow.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerPhysiotherapistNutritionist

Medicinal Treatment

Dissolve existing blood clots, prevent new clots from forming, and reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism.

Anticoagulant medications (blood thinners), such as rivaroxaban, to prevent clot growth and new clot formation, typically taken for at least 3 months.
Blood-thinning injections for pregnant individuals with DVT, continued throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Pain management strategies to alleviate discomfort associated with DVT.
Compression stockings to improve blood circulation in the legs and reduce swelling.

ConsultHematologistCardiologistVascular Specialist

Surgical Treatment

Remove large, life-threatening clots and prevent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated or ineffective.

Catheter-directed thrombolysis, where clot-dissolving medication is delivered directly to the clot via a catheter.
Surgical thrombectomy, involving the direct removal of a large or life-threatening blood clot, typically reserved for severe cases.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement, where a filter is inserted into the main vein in the abdomen to catch clots before they reach the lungs, often used when anticoagulants are contraindicated.

ConsultVascular SurgeonInterventional Radiologist

Surgical Options

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Thrombectomy

Specialists

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About This Disease

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Lifestyle Modifications

Prevent DVT formation, reduce recurrence risk, and aid recovery.

Stay active and walk regularly to improve circulation.

Maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and exercise.

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, which can increase DVT risk.

Avoid prolonged sitting; get up and move around every hour or so, especially during long journeys.

Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.

Elevate the affected leg when sitting to reduce swelling and improve blood flow.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerPhysiotherapistNutritionist

Medicinal Treatment

Dissolve existing blood clots, prevent new clots from forming, and reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism.

Anticoagulant medications (blood thinners), such as rivaroxaban, to prevent clot growth and new clot formation, typically taken for at least 3 months.

Blood-thinning injections for pregnant individuals with DVT, continued throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

Pain management strategies to alleviate discomfort associated with DVT.

Compression stockings to improve blood circulation in the legs and reduce swelling.

ConsultHematologistCardiologistVascular Specialist

Surgical Treatment

Remove large, life-threatening clots and prevent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated or ineffective.

Catheter-directed thrombolysis, where clot-dissolving medication is delivered directly to the clot via a catheter.

Surgical thrombectomy, involving the direct removal of a large or life-threatening blood clot, typically reserved for severe cases.

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement, where a filter is inserted into the main vein in the abdomen to catch clots before they reach the lungs, often used when anticoagulants are contraindicated.

ConsultVascular SurgeonInterventional Radiologist

DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

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Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease

DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease