Venous Conditions Treated with IR

Deep vein thrombosis is when a blood clot forms in one of the major veins deep inside the body. It most commonly occurs in the legs - lower leg, pelvis, or thigh. It can also occur in other parts of the body. Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include leg or arm swelling, pain or soreness when standing or walking, enlarged veins, and skin that looks red or blue. To treat deep vein thrombosis, interventional radiologists perform thrombolysis, a thrombectomy or a filter or stent placement.