Advanced options to treat clots in the venous system
Venous blood clots can break loose and become a venous thromboembolism (VTE) that travels in the veins and puts you at risk for a pulmonary embolism or stroke.
The doctors in our specialized Vein program provide expert care to manage the growth of existing blood clots and prevent new clots from forming. We care for patients with venous disorders such as deep vein thrombosis at several locations throughout the region with medications and minimally invasive procedures.
Medications
Your doctor may recommend a blood-thinning medication that reduces your blood’s ability to clot. These anticoagulant medications may be taken as pills or as injections.
For some severe clots, your doctor may recommend placing a catheter to directly administer medication and dissolve a clot.
Minimally invasive treatments
Your doctor may recommend the following procedures:
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Angioplasty, which widens veins to unblock a clogged vein
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IVC filters, in which a special filter is placed within a vein that can prevent blood clots from traveling to your lungs or brain
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Venous stenting, which supports the inside of the vein using a small wire tube called a stent
Vein program
Improve your appearance, decrease pain, and prevent serious complications caused by varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and other venous conditions with minimally invasive treatment from our vascular team.
Conditions
Anticoagulation (blood clotting disorders)
A hypercoagulable state, or blood clotting disorder, is when a blood clot forms and blocks the flow of blood to parts of the body.
A blood clot that typically affects the legs and arms and can travel through the bloodstream to the heart, lungs, or brain and cause a stroke or pulmonary embolism.
Tests
Computerized tomography (CT) scan
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets, and computer technology used to create images of your heart and blood vessels.
Our providers
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Vascular Surgery
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Othman Mohamed-Asem Abdul-Malak, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Kristin M Brindisi, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Javairiah Fatima, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Sadia Ilyas, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Wendy S. Lobo, AGACNP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Donna Yvonne Norris, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Kyle B. Reynolds, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Irina Shraga, ANP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Lauren Elizabeth Van Winkle, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Lisa Anne Yager, AGPCNP-C
Vascular Surgery
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Sarkis Garabet Aghazarian, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Naren Gupta, MBBS
Vascular Surgery
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Our locations
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MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21239
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Pkwy. Baltimore, MD 21218
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Rd. Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9000 Franklin Square Dr. Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar St Mary's Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC, 20007
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Dr. Olney, MD 20832
Ask MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
Have general questions for our heart and vascular program? Email us at AskMHVI@medstar.net. If you have clinically-specific questions, please contact your physician’s office.