DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
DVT is a blood clot, typically in a vein in the lower leg, that can cause severe breathing problems or death if it travels to your lungs.
The goal of Compression Solutions is to
Prevent DVT at Home
CRITICAL POST-SURGERY RECOVERY
Compression Solutions is on the forefront of helping to prevent DVT where patients are most vulnerable — at home after surgery.
Our products and programs increase patient safety and reduce costs. And because our focus is on preventing DVT after surgery risk at home, we make our compression products accessible, compact, and exceedingly simple to use.
Transitioning home after surgery should be a time of recovery, not risk. Learn more about how Triple Play VT® can make a difference. Together, we can change outcomes — and save lives.
DVT WARNING SIGNS:
PAIN OR TENDERNESS IN AN EXTREMITY OR GROIN
SUDDEN SWELLING OF THE LEG
NOTICEABLY WARM SKIN
CHANGE OF COLOR IN THE LEG
Cold therapy, or cryotherapy, combined with compression helps with more than just DVT prevention. Learn how this at-home treatment can help with pain, swelling, and additional symptoms
Q: WILL MY LEG GO BACK TO NORMAL AFTER DVT1?
A: The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons discusses this topic at length. Please see the cited link for reference.
Q: SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR DVT PROPHYLAXIS?
A: Yes, sequential compression mimics muscle movement from walking, helping prevent DVT prophylaxis.
Deep Vein Thrombosis & Heart Attack Risk
Q: CAN DVT increase heart attack risk?
A: Yes, in fact patients who have had DVT may be at higher risk for heart attack or stroke2.
Here are options doctors will recommend to patients after having deep vein thrombosis:
USE COMPRESSION PUMPS AND SLEEVES AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN
MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES
ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO MONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE REGULARLY
References:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis. OrthoInfo from the American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons. 2021. View Article
- What is Venous Thromboembolism? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. View Article
Modern DVT Prevention
Compression Solutions is a trusted partner helping with safe post-surgical practices and at-home treatment options.