Prevention
How can blood clots be prevented?
There are a number of medicines and mechanical therapies that can be used in prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism:
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Anticoagulant (anti-clotting) medicines: these medicines make the blood less able to clot and are sometimes called ‘blood thinners’. They can block the formation of new clots and stop existing clots from getting bigger. They could be either injectable or oral.
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Compression stockings or intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) boots: these improve circulation and help to prevent DVT by increasing the blood flows through the veins in the legs.
