What is the treatment for DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE)?
A DVT Treatment Medication is used to prevent and treat DVT. Anticoagulants (blood thinners) are the medicines most commonly used. Compression stockings (also called graduated compression stockings) are sometimes recommended to prevent DVT and relieve pain and swelling. These might need to be worn for 2 years or more after having DVT. In severe cases, the clot might need to be removed surgically. Pulmonary Embolism (PE) treatment Emergency treatment at a hospital is necessary to treat PE. In cases of severe, life-threatening PE, there are medicines that can dissolve the clot (thrombolytics) and medicines that prevent more clots from forming (anticoagulants). Surgery is sometimes needed for patients at great risk having another PE.
