Originally Posted by
needawheel2
What is "SIPE"? Re DVT: does asprin or blood thinner help with this? Is there a "test" to determine if your genetically disposed to DVT?
Warfarin or heparin or enoxaparin are anticoagulants that are commonly given to hospitalized adults who are at risk for venous thromboembolism (DVT and Pumonary Embolus). Most hospitalized adults are at risk.
Aspirin is sometimes given to prevent VTE in patients who have joint replacement surgery. (Hips/knees) Graduated compression stockings or intermittent compression devices are also used to prevent VTE.
I'm most familiar with prevention of VTE in hospital settings - not so much otherwise.
I've taken to wearing compression stockings on plane flights, even though my flights have never been that long.