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2. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Knee-high compression stockings are used not only to help increase circulation, but also to help prevent the formation of blood clots in the lower legs. They also aid in the treatment of ulcers of the lower legs. Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create significant pressure ...

3. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Treatment options for PTS include proper leg elevation, compression therapy with elastic stockings, or electrostimulation devices, pharmacotherapy (pentoxifylline), herbal remedies (such as horse chestnut, rutosides), and wound care for leg ulcers. [1] [21] The benefits of compression bandages is unclear. They may be useful to treat edemas. [7]

4. Thromboembolism - Wikipedia

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   DOACs can also facilitate home treatment and extended therapy for selected patients. In addition to anticoagulation, some patients with VTE may benefit from adjunctive therapies, such as thrombolysis, catheter-directed interventions, or inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, to remove or prevent thrombus migration. However, these therapies are ...

5. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms classically affect a leg and typically develop over hours or days, [20] though they can develop suddenly or over a matter of weeks. [21] The legs are primarily affected, with 4–10% of DVT occurring in the arms. [11] Despite the signs and symptoms being highly variable, [5] the typical symptoms are pain, swelling, and redness.

6. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis/ right leg. Thrombophlebitis causes include disorders related to increased tendency for blood clotting and reduced speed of blood in the veins such as prolonged immobility; prolonged traveling (sitting) may promote a blood clot leading to thrombophlebitis but this occurs relatively less.

7. Al Roker recovering after treatment for blood clots in legs ...

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   “Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs.” Al Roker (center), last year at the “Today” show, is recovering after blood ...