November 23, 2009 (New York, New York) — Aggressive intervention in chronic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) using ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis shows superior outcomes compared with ...

Sometimes, doctors find a way to use technology that hits all the right notes -- it’s easy on your body, gives fast results, and doesn’t cause any side effects. That’s just the case with Doppler ...

Conducting serial compression ultrasonography with Doppler imaging of the iliac vein over the course of 7 days can rule out deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in symptomatic pregnant women, according to a ...

The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone, according to researchers at Emory University. “These clots ...

If you think you may have deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the best thing you can do is call your doctor as soon as possible. There are several ways that they can figure out if you have this potentially ...

Diagnosis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) typically involves imaging tests. Following diagnosis, a doctor can advise on suitable treatments. DVT occurs when blood clots form in deep veins. If these ...

Adding intravascular ultrasound energy does not improve the efficacy of catheter-directed thrombolysis therapy in patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to a randomized ...

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common condition that can lead to complications such as postphlebitic syndrome, pulmonary embolism and death. The approach to the diagnosis of DVT has evolved over the ...