Acute Dvt Vascular Expert Kolkata

 



WHAT IS DVT?


DVT is deep vein thrombosis. It means clots choke up your major veins of the body which return blood to heart. DVT is most common in leg , pelvic veins and upper limb veins.
In whom are they common?
They are common in people who had recent history of fever or bedridden state. It is very common after major hip, pelvic, lower limb surgeries. Cancer patients are more prone to Deep vein thrombosis. People who are otherwise active but undergo dehydration can have sudden DVT.



HOW DOES DVT PRESENT?

They may present with sudden onset leg swelling with redness and fever. Pain usually accompanies swelling .


HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM CELLULITIS?

Cellulitis is skin and soft tissue infection and can be treated by antibiotics. DVT is clot in major veins and needs to be treated by blood thinners.


HOW TO DIAGNOSE A DVT?

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WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF DVT?

Major DVT s can cause life threatening Pulmonary embolism where a major chunk of the clot can break through and reach the lung vessels and choke them and the patient will stop breathing and collapse and may succumb to death immediately.


The clot in the leg can damage the veins permanently leading to black pigmented swollen legs with recurrent ulcers disfiguring the ankle and feet.





HOW DO YOU TREAT DVT?

An Acute DVT patient should be diagnosed early and treated with blood thinners promptly. In selected patients it is possible to melt or suck the clot using thrombolytic drugs and thrombosuction devices.



CAN PULMONARY EMBOLISM OR DVT BE PREVENTED?

Good hydration, Regular exercise, Abstaining smoking, Seeking preventive care if bedridden or undergoing surgery like using prophylactic medications or stockings can prevent DVT largely.


In a patient with DVT a filter in the main vein of the body can prevent clot to break off and reach lungs thereby preventing life threatening Pulmonary embolism.



MEDICAL SERVICES WE OFFER

Heal Leg Ulcers

Heal Leg Ulcers


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Dr. Shubhabrata Banerjee is a highly regarded vascular and endovascular surgeon based in Kolkata, specializing in the treatment of conditions like acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). He practices at several prominent hospitals in Kolkata, including AMRI Hospitals in Salt Lake and Dhakuria.

Dr. Banerjee's educational background includes an MBBS and an MS in General Surgery from the West Bengal University of Health Sciences, followed by a DNB in Peripheral Vascular Surgery from the National Board of Examination. He also holds an MRCS from the UK​ (Practo)​​ (Manipal Hospitals)​.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Banerjee has garnered significant expertise in managing various vascular conditions, including acute DVT. His treatment approach often involves early diagnosis and the use of blood thinners, and in some cases, procedures to dissolve or remove the clots​ (Manipal Hospitals)​.

You can book an appointment with Dr. Banerjee through platforms like Practo or directly through the AMRI Hospitals' website. His consultation timings at AMRI Salt Lake are typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at AMRI Dhakuria on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays​ (Practo)​.

For more details and to schedule a consultation, you can visit the Practo profile of Dr. Shubhabrata Banerjee or the AMRI Hospitals' website.

Location: 34A, Manohar Pukur Rd, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, India

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