DVT Treatment in St. George, UT | Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment Utah

Deep vein thrombosis, often referred to by the medical abbreviation DVT, is a condition where blood clots form in the legs due to damaged or weakened valves in the veins. These clots can be dangerous, blocking the necessary blood supply to the lower extremities. These blood clots can even travel to more vital locations such as the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.

To combat DVT symptoms, we offer same-day ultrasound studies for evaluating and preventing deep vein thrombosis so you can understand how to find relief. Our providers meet personally with each patient after their ultrasound to discuss results. As we are an outpatient medical clinic, the cost for our ultrasound study is approximately 1/3 of a hospital or Emergency Room’s charge for the same testing. Rather than going to the ER, we can perform the studies and appropriately advise patients on how and when they will need further care for their deep vein thrombosis.

“Heart of Dixie has the best and nicest staff, they always tried to make me feel comfortable. They are genuinely concerned for their patients health. I highly recommend them!!”

—Robin W.

Appropriate DVT Treatment Options in Utah and Nevada

Within minutes of our accurate ultrasound, we can find the location of the clot (or clots) that affect you and offer you a treatment option that suits your specific needs. These treatments for blood clot symptoms include:

Blood thinners. Blood thinners, or anticoagulants, decrease the body’s ability to form blood clots. Counter to common belief, blood thinners do not break up existing blood clots. They do, however, stop the progression of clotting, create an environment for your body’s own enzymes to break down clots, and decrease inflammation. New anticoagulants no longer require injections, routine monitoring, or adjustments in diet.
Compression stockings. Compression stockings are a great way to prevent clots from forming in surface veins. The pressure applied through the stockings restricts the affected veins, reducing the chances of clots and allowing blood to flow more normally.
Procedures. For rare or serious cases, we may recommend a procedure to remove the clot. This is referred to as catheter-directed thrombolysis. This treatment is reserved for clots that extend into the iliac veins and only for patients with a low risk of complications.

More You Can Do to Prevent DVT

With assistance from the trained doctors and staff at Heart of Dixie Vein and Vascular Center, we recommend taking preventative measures into your own hands once you begin DVT treatment. Some of the simple changes you can make to prevent DVT includes:

Get up and stay active as soon as you can once treatment begins.
Avoid sitting for long amounts of time. On road trips, take frequent breaks (once every one or two hours) to walk around, flex your muscles, and stretch.
Maintain healthy body weight.
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated to improve your circulation.

Before you visit with us for DVT treatment in Utah, it may be wise to have your own set of questions to ask us to ensure you have all the information you need to prevent another thrombus from forming. Some of these questions might include:

What tests will I need to get to help prevent more blood clots?
Will I need to restrict my physical activity? Or will I need to increase it?
What is the most likely cause of my DVT condition?
What deep vein thrombosis treatment options do I have?
Are there alternative DVT treatments?
What DVT medications should I take, if any?
What are some effective DVT remedies?

“Dr.Jones and Justin Poole are experts in their field, I went many years undiagnosed by my other doctors. After my vein treatments I have had less pain and significantly less swelling in my legs. Walking is so much easier that even my neighbors have noticed a improvement. I would absolutely recommend coming here if you suffer from vein disease. I'm so happy that I sought treatment and wish I had done it sooner!”

—M. W.

Get DVT Care from Experienced and Caring Medical Staff

Here at Heart of Dixie, we understand how challenging it can be to live with deep vein thrombosis. We’re the Utah deep vein thrombosis treatment experts and have the knowledge and experience to ensure your Utah DVT treatment goes smoothly and is effective. Our compassionate staff will take the time to answer all your questions about DVT symptoms and treatment, when to go to the emergency room with DVT, how to treat DVT, if varicose veins can cause blood clots, DVT appearance, and more. Throughout your deep vein thrombosis remedies, you’ll have a skilled team of professionals with you every step of the way.

Prevent DVT Health Risks with Heart of Dixie

If you’re experiencing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis in Cedar City, St. George, or the surrounding areas, Heart of Dixie is here for you. We have a staff of highly trained experts to treat and manage venous thrombosis and other vein problems using current guidelines and evidence-based medicine. We accept same-day referrals for DVT rule-out ultrasound, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call the number below to refer your patient urgently for a DVT ultrasound or click here to send a referral for a non-urgent vascular ultrasound study. Heart of Dixie’s doctors and staff are excited to help you get the DVT pain relief and treatment that you need!

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Appropriate DVT Treatment Options in Utah and Nevada

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