How can I prevent a DVT?
DVT is a rare event that, unfortunately, can develop into serious and potentially fatal conditions. Certain risk factors increase the likelihood to develop DVT. These risk factors are cumulative – the more you have, the greater your risk. In addition, the likelihood of another clot forming is high once you have had a DVT event.
You and your doctor can work together in identifying high risk situations and working out strategies to reduce the risk to develop DVT and/or PE.
Some of the most effective measures for prevention of deep vein thrombosis include
- Regular exercise, including stretching and leg movement, when traveling
- Quit smoking
- Try to maintain a normal body weight
- Eat a healthy diet
- Wear graduated medical compression stockings/socks
Why graduated compression stockings?
Your doctor may prescribe compression stockings which provide a graduated pressure, with the strongest pressure at the ankle and less pressure at the top of the stocking/sock.
Graduated compression helps to prevent a DVT event and associated complications by improving the blood flow back to the heart. The compression narrows the diameter of the veins, thereby increasing the speed of the blood flow in the veins and reducing the risk of clot formation.
Try Sigvaris products
Sigvaris offers a wide range of ready-to-wear graduated compression stockings/socks, many with natural fiber options. All of our fibers are double wrapped providing you a durable stocking with a comfortable fit.