DVT...Prevention is Key!: Vascular Vein Centers: Vascular & Vein Centers

When it comes to DVT...prevention is the key.

Although DVT blood clots can occur with little or no warning, your risk can be reduced by taking the appropriate preventative care.

You can work to actively manage your risk factors and help prevent DVT blood clots by:

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle: Talk to your doctor about how you can incorporate healthy choices into your everyday life. For example:

You may want to focus on losing weight by adopting a fitness program.
Maintain a healthy diet and stay well hydrated
Stop smoking
During work hours or when on your feet for the day, take a break and elevate your legs above the level of your heart as often as able.
Wear elastic compression stockings daily

Planning surgery?

If you are planning surgery or an extended hospital stay, make sure you take appropriate pre-operative and post-operative choices. Talk to your doctor about a DVT risk assessment survey, the period of “bed rest” and activity, as well as the potential need for anticoagulation and / or anti-embolic stockings.

Remain active, even when traveling: Traveling can increase the risk of DVT due to the tight constriction of space (ie: airline seats) and extended immobility. Wearing medical grade elastic compression stockings while traveling can help to increase the circulation in your legs. If possible, stand up every one to two hours while on a flight. If traveling by car, take multiple rest sessions out of the car and walk. Simple exercises such as moving your ankle forward and backward will help the blood flow to move out of your legs and back to your heart.

Talking to your doctor
It is very important to talk with your doctor about reducing your risk of developing DVT blood clots. Tell your doctor if you have any history of cancer or blood disorders. Remember, your physician can often be your best resource.

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