Deep Vein Thrombosis - Southern Crescent Malaysia

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body. A blood clot is a clump of blood that’s turned to a solid state.

Deep vein blood clots typically form in your thigh or lower leg, but they can also develop in other areas of your body. Other names associated with this condition may include:

● Thromboembolism
● Post-thrombotic syndrome
● Postphlebitic syndrome

Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are used to help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. The devices use cuffs around the legs that fill with air and squeeze your legs. This increases blood flow through the veins of your legs and helps prevent blood clots.

IPC is used most often for people who have just had surgery. It may also be used after a stroke or to help treat lymphedema.