0 Best Doctors For Dvt In Lower Dir
How can I find treatment of Dvt?
A DVT or deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms deep within a vein. The majority of deep vein clots form in the lower leg or thigh. This condition is known as thrombophlebitis when the vein swells. A deep vein thrombosis can rupture and produce a dangerous lung condition known as a pulmonary embolism.
DVT Facts and Figures
The findings of research published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association state that Asian countries, including Pakistan, have a significant DVT prevalence and mortality rate. DVT is common in older adults as cases in people more than 45 years old are increasing. Listed below are some of the DVT facts and figures:
| Prevalence of DVT Worldwide | approximately 1 per 1000 adults annually |
| Common in | Older Adults |
| At-Risk Gender | Males |
| Average Age for Diagnosis | 45 years |
| Problems related to DVT | Pulmonary embolism (PE), chronic venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic syndrome |
| Specialists Who Treat DVT | Hematologists |
Best Hospitals in Pakistan
- Liaquat National Hospital
- South City Hospital
- Patel Hospital
- Fatima Memorial Hospital (Fmh)
- Shalamar Hospital
- Kulsoom International Hospital
- Quaid-E-Azam International Hospital
- Darul Sehat Hospital
- Mamji Hospital
- Ali Medical Centre
- Hameed Latif Hospital
- Mujahid Hospital
- Mid City Hospital
- Imam Clinic
- Surgimed Hospital
- Evercare Hospital
- Aziz Fatima Hospital
- Sadiq Hospital
- Doctors Hospital
- Omar Hospital & Cardiac Centre