blood clot

I have had a blood clot before and I am worried.

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC

I am scheduled for a right leg radiofrequency ablation. I have venous insufficiency in the saphenous vein and have had a blood clot before.

Question: In 2006, I underwent an artificial lumbar disk implant. This failed causing artificial disk to move into the spine. While surgeon removed the artificial disk implant, he nicked the liac vein. This resulted in a blood hemorrhage, and several blood transfusions. I formed a blood clot in my lower right back leg. (DVT). I have developed venous insufficiency in the right leg. Am I susceptible to a DVT again?

Answer: The textbook answer is that a history of DVT increases your risk of recurrent DVT by 30%. Venous insufficiency independent of this causes an increased risk of DVT as well. The usual recommendation is to treat those causes that are treatable, to decrease your risk of DVT. Meaning, treat the venous insufficiency as your risk of DVT without intervention is greater than your risk with intervention.

How to Avoid Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC | Jan 13, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Avoid Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

Congratulations, you are pregnant! Your bundle or bundles of joy are on the way to change your life forever! The body changes quickly during pregnancy, and some of these changes are not so wonderful! Varicose veins are a common occurrence in pregnancy. There are a number of reasons for this: blood volume increases, hormones shift,…

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About Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC

Jilanne is Phoenix Metros only Doctorate Nurse Practitioner that has been trained extensively by a Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, an Interventional Radiologist, and an Interventional Cardiologist. Dr. Rose is highly regarded by patients and physicians who seek her out because of her expertise in vein disease, her commitment to compassionate care, and her excellent success rates. As a peripheral vascular specialist that has performed well over 10,000 vascular interventions, Dr. Rose is dedicated to helping patients achieve a pain free, healthy and happy life.