What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
9. Diagnosis
After asking you about your symptoms, your doctor will likely want to perform a brief physical exam. If they do suspect deep vein thrombosis then they will likely request that tests are undertaken to help confirm the diagnosis. This will usually include a blood test that will help to look for signs of a clot.
Imaging techniques are also often used. This includes ultrasounds that may be able to identify a blood clot visually. MRI scans and CT scans are other available options. Dyes are sometimes injected into veins to help the structure of blood vessels and clots to show up more clearly on images.
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