Your Guide To Deep Vein Thrombosis Ebook

About The Author

Marcie Hoff has written many stories from her imagination in the last few years but this is her first fact-based book.

Marcie wants this to help many people that, like her, thought that deep vein thrombosis was not something she needed to be concerned about - that it only affected "couch potatoes" and not reasonably active people like her.

But, a couple of close friends developed the illness and she realized that their lifestyle was very similar to her own.

When she saw the devastating effect on her friends and those closest to them, Marcie decided to put together this plain-speaking guide for the benefit of people that could be at risk - that's almost everyone!

She was surprised to find how much misinformation there was about D.V.T., the simple measures which could reduce the risks and the importance of taking those precautions.

Marcie says that she has been as thorough as she could, but emphasizes that research is increasing, so people need to ask their own doctor who has the latest available information.

She believes that her guide will help people to ask the right questions of their doctor, sort good information from bad and better manage the risk and effects of a very serious disease, deep vein thrombos

Table of Contents

About the Author

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Some Facts about Deep Vein Thrombosis

Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis

• The Three Factors
• The Risk Factors for Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Who is at Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis in Children

• Clinical Features
• Occurrence
• Central Venous Lines

Deep Vein Thrombosis in Elderly People

• Causes of D.V.T. in Elderly People
• Why Aging Raises the Chances of D.V.T.:
• Surgery
• Immobility or Lack of Movement

How is Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosed?

• Medical History
• Physical Examination

Diagnostic Tests

• Venography
• Duplex Ultrasound
• MRI or CT Scans
• Impedance plethysmography
• A D-dimer test
• Venous Ultrasonography

Correct Diagnosis is Vital

• Factors associated with blood clots and deep vein thrombosis
• When to Seek Medical Advice

Effects of Deep Vein Thrombosis

• The blood clot over time
• Postphlebitic Syndrome
• D.V.T.'s long-term consequences
• Complications from Oral Anti-coagulants
• Side effects of D.V.T
• Bleeding Management

Precautions to Reduce D.V.T. Episodes

• Precaution is Better than Cure
• Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
• Surgery, Post Surgery and While Confined to Bed

• Anticoagulants
• Deep Vein Thrombosis Medications
• Heparin
• Thrombolytics
• Warfarin
• Thrombin Inhibitors
• Aspirin

• Compression Ultrasonography
• Clinical Management
• LMWH or the Low Molecular Weight Heparin
• Anticoagulants
• Medicines
• Thrombin Inhibitors
• Thrombolytics
• Heparinoids

Other Treatments for D.V.T

• Vena Cava Filter
• Graduated Compression Stockings
• Bed Rest
• Surgery
• Dietary Considerations

Treating D.V.T. in Children

• Treatment of Newborns

Alternative Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Garlic
• Soy and Pine-bark:
• Water
• Exercise
• Compression Stockings

Non-prescription Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Garlic
• Nattokinase:
• Lemon Juice
• Horse Chestnut
• Cod-liver Oil
• Butcher's Broom
• Water
• Ginkgo

Reduce the Risk of D.V.T. when Traveling

Your Self-Care Plan to Reduce Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk

Living with Deep Vein Thrombosis

Caution with Blood Thinning Medications

Myths and Facts about Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary of Deep Vein Thrombosis Related Terms