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| | deseretnews.com | Deep vein thrombosis |
 | | The best way to find a DVT is through a venogram, but it's invasive, uses dye that can cause an allergic reaction and has to be done in the X-ray area of a hospital. |
 | | Generally, DVTs and pulmonary embolism are treated with blood thinners, said Dr. Craig Wilkinson, vascular surgeon at St. Mark's Hospital. |
 | | So when younger patients have the filter put in and there's a chance to remove it safely when the risks from the DVT have been dealt with, most experts are choosing to remove the filter. |
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