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How To Diagnose Thrombosis. X ray images are made of the dye flowing through the veins toward the heart. Other tests you may have include. Magnetic resonance imaging mri or magnetic resonance venography mrv. Mri shows pictures of organs and structures inside the body and mrv shows pictures of the blood vessels in the body.
With a venogram a contrast iodine based dye is injected into a large vein in the foot or ankle so doctors can see the veins in the legs and hips. X ray images are made of the dye flowing through the veins toward the heart. Magnetic resonance imaging mri or magnetic resonance venography mrv. In the past making a firm diagnosis of dvt required performing a venogram. The tests you have depend on whether your doctor thinks you are at a low or a high risk of dvt. Other tests you may have include.
Tests used to diagnose or rule out a blood clot include.
Red or discolored skin on your leg veins that are swollen red hard or tender to the touch that you can see call 911 or go to an emergency room right away if you notice leg pain or swelling and. In many cases mri and mrv can offer more information than an x ray. The doctor will ask you some questions and do a blood test called d dimer and will then decide if further tests are required. X ray images are made of the dye flowing through the veins toward the heart. Red or discolored skin on your leg veins that are swollen red hard or tender to the touch that you can see call 911 or go to an emergency room right away if you notice leg pain or swelling and. Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis dvt as there are many causes of leg pain a doctor cannot diagnose deep vein thrombosis dvt by symptoms alone.