Deep-Vein Thrombosis

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Dr. Leary wanted to inform you that the coalition to prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is starting its sixth annual National Deep-Vein Thrombosis awareness month.  This is a very important campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of DVT and to help reduce the risks. Did you know that in the United States DVT effects up to 2 million people annually?  Approximately 300,000 Americans die each year from a pulmonary embolism (PE) that resulted from a DVT.  DVT related PE is the most common cause of preventable hospital death. Complications from DVT kill more people each year in the U.S. than

Superficial Thrombophlebitis   I have many patients come to my office for the first time with phlebitis of the superficial veins.  This is a condition that is rarely life threatening and fairly common in patients with varicose veins.  My concern is that many patients referred to my office have already been seen and diagnosed by their physician, and in my opinion, have not been properly diagnosed.  A complete diagnostic work up is very important because many cases of simple superficial phlebitis are associated with deep vein thrombosis which I have already discussed.  Deep vein thrombosis is associated to very serious

In the United States, about 2 million people per year develop deep vein thrombosis. Most of them are aged 40 years or older. Up to 600,000 are hospitalized each year for the condition. Deep vein thrombosis can lead to a more serious complication, blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism). Statistics reveal that at least 650,000 patients die each year from pulmonary embolism, making it the third most common cause of death in the United States. To Learn more about DVT: schedule a consultation with Dr. Leary at California Vein Specialists 949.515.9377