Alternative Names
DVT; Blood clot in the legs; Thromboembolism
Prevention:
Doctors may prescribe anticoagulants to help prevent DVT in high-risk people or those who are undergoing high-risk surgery. Wearing compression stockings on the legs also helps prevent DVT in high-risk patients.
To help prevent DVT, move your legs often during long plane trips, car trips, and other situations in which you are sitting or lying down for long periods of time.
