Belt And Braces Approach May Prevent Deep Vein Thromboses

Combining short periods of leg compression with medications such as heparin is more effective at preventing blood clots in high-risk patients than using either preventative measure alone. A team of Cochrane Researchers believe that this 'belt and braces' approach can significantly decrease a patient's risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT can be fatal if the clot breaks free and travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).