What is DVT?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the development of a blood clot in a major deep vein in the leg, thigh, pelvis, or abdomen. The blockage of venous blood flow generally causes swelling and pain in the affected area.
What do patients take to treat DVT and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Warfarin
(Jantoven, Coumadin, Marevan)
|
8 |
These charts show data from DVT patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has DVT at PatientsLikeMe?
- 131 patients have this condition
- 9 New patients joined this month
- 16 say DVT is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 5 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 16 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 12 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 10 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 10 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 75 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from DVT patients who have completed their condition history