TREATMENT FOR BLOOD CLOTTING

TREATMENT FOR BLOOD CLOTTING 

_ ANTICOAGULANT MEDICATIONS (Blood Thinners): Drugs like Heparin, Warfarin (Coumadin), Apixaban (Eliquis), or Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) prevent new clots from forming and help break down existing ones.

_ THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY (Clot-Busting Drugs): Medications like Alteplase (tPA) quickly dissolve severe clots in emergencies (e.g., stroke or pulmonary embolism).

COMPRESSION STOCKINGS: Help prevent swelling and improve blood circulation, especially for deep vein thrombosis

_ SURGICAL THROMBECTOMY: A surgical procedure to remove a large or life-threatening blood clot.

_ CATHETER-DIRECTED THROMBOLYSIS: A minimally invasive technique where a catheter delivers clot-dissolving drugs directly to the clot.

_ INFERIOR VENA CAVA (IVC) FILTER: A small filter placed in the vein to catch blood clots before they reach the lungs, used for patients who cannot take blood thinners.

_ LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS: Regular exercise, hydration, quitting smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight help manage and prevent further clotting issues.