What Causes Blood Clots?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Diagnosis
The diagnosis of blood clots is usually made from the symptoms of the patient. The physical examination will show swelling, discoloration, hotness, and tenderness of the skin. In addition to clinical evaluation and physical examination, your doctor may suggest performing some tests. Ultrasounds show clots. They are usually visible in the image.
A series of images may be useful to determine whether the clot is growing or not. D-Dimer is a substance found in large amounts in the blood of people who develop clots frequently. Venography, CT, and MRI can show whether you have blood clots or not. Venography may be replaced with ultrasound since the latter is less invasive.
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