什么是深静脉血栓？
深静脉血栓是一种在深静脉（不是皮肤表面的静脉）中形成的血凝块。深静脉血栓通常见于腿部，但也可能在任何深静脉中形成。主要危险是血凝块可能会移动并滞留在肺部，称为肺栓塞，是一种严重且可能危及生命的并发症。
如果我患有深静脉血栓，家庭医生现在会做些什么？
Your GP will determine if you can safely be managed in primary care or whether you need to go to the Emergency Department. If you can be safely managed as an outpatient, they will develop a treatment plan for you that may include blood thinning medication and wearing compression stockings.
If you need to go to the Emergency Department, they may give you medications straight into a vein (IV), so they can have an immediate effect. The doctors at the hospital may also do further tests and discuss treatments including blood thinners or surgery. You might be offered a hospital in home service.
如果我患有深静脉血栓，家庭医生将来会做些什么？
根据血凝块的大小和位置，家庭医生可能会希望在最长三个月的时间内定期见你进行检查。家庭医生还可能会进行更多的血液检查，以找出导致血凝块的原因。医生可能会建议进行超声波检查以查看血凝块情况。如果需要，家庭医生会将你转诊给专科医生。
完成治疗后，家庭医生将与你讨论将来如何预防血栓。
如果我患有深静脉血栓，我能做些什么？
It is important to take any medications your doctors prescribe. Think about quitting smoking if you are a smoker as it may increase your risk of getting clots. Follow your GP’s advice about diet and lifestyle. If you have any concerns, see your GP.
