Preventing and Treating Venous Thrombosis

Abstract

Unlike thrombophlebitis, phlebothrombosis is a symptomless condition that often causes death by pulmonary embolism. To prevent thrombosis and embolism, physicians must take measures to increase venous flow and return in the legs. If embolism does occur, the patient will usually become apprehensive and will have tachycardia. In such instances, the physician should do a thrombectomy or ligate the vena cava.