Do you know the signs of a blood clot? Understand your potential risk factors and what to do you if you may have symptoms. | UnitedHealthcare

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg, and the first line treatments are blood thinners or clot busting medications. But some people are not able to take those medications. If so, they may have a filter placed to prevent the clot from breaking off and traveling to the lungs. Dr. Erica Knavel Koepsel, a Mayo Clinic interventional radiologist, explains why the filters may not be the best choice for some people. https://mayocl.in/2SjCmPG | Mayo Clinic