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How Can Deep Vein Thrombosis Be Treated?
My husband has history of DVT s and PE s. IVC filter in 1998. currently on Coumadin therapy. presently his INR is 3.4. today he was diagnosed with a new DVT. The doctor is baffled and has referred to a vascular doctor. Your thoughts please. YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
Hello,
He needs parenteral anti-coagulant (heparin). Based on the history given your husband seems to be having Coumadin drug resistance resulting in recurrent DVT.
I advise him to consult the vascular surgeon for further evaluation and treatment of DVT which includes injection heparin. He also needs to switch over to other oral anticoagulants like Apixaban for the prevention of thrombosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
He needs parenteral anti-coagulant (heparin). Based on the history given your husband seems to be having Coumadin drug resistance resulting in recurrent DVT.
I advise him to consult the vascular surgeon for further evaluation and treatment of DVT which includes injection heparin. He also needs to switch over to other oral anticoagulants like Apixaban for the prevention of thrombosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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