Blood clots: Treatment, home management, and prevention In this article, we outline the various treatments for blood clots and provide tips on the prevention and long-term management of blood clotting disorders The treatment options for blood clots
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic There are three main goals to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment Prevent the clot from getting bigger Prevent the clot from breaking loose and traveling to the lungs Reduce the chances of another DVT DVT treatment options include: Blood thinners These medicines, also called anticoagulants, help prevent blood clots from getting bigger
How to Get Rid of Blood Clots: Treatment and More There are three general categories of drugs that are commonly used to prevent or treat blood clots (thrombosis): anticoagulants, fibrinolytics, and antiplatelet medications Some of these (Pradaxa, Angiomax, ReoPro) may be unfamiliar, while others (warfarin, heparin, aspirin) are generally household names
Blood Clot Treatment - Johns Hopkins Medicine Blood-thinning medications are commonly used to prevent blood clots from forming or getting bigger Thrombolytic medications can break up existing clots Catheter-directed treatments, such as percutaneous transcatheter treatment, are done by inserting a catheter into a blood vessel in the groin