DVT Treatment Window: When Blood Thinners May Not Be Enough
Dr Andrew Choong explains why early assessment matters for selected DVTs, when clot removal may be considered, and why persistent leg swelling after a clot deserves review.
DVT Warning: Red, hot, swollen painful leg
New one-sided leg swelling, pain or warmth may be a DVT and needs urgent assessment. Dr Andrew Choong explains possible symptoms, pulmonary embolism warning signs, risk factors and how venous ultrasound helps investigate a suspected blood clot.
What Is a Pulmonary Embolism? | Blood Clot Awareness Month | Video 4
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs, often after travelling from a DVT. Dr Andrew Choong explains warning symptoms, emergency assessment, anticoagulant treatment and when specialist clot removal may be considered.
What Is a DVT? Deep Vein Thrombosis Explained
Deep vein thrombosis is a clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg. Dr Andrew Choong explains the symptoms, its connection to pulmonary embolism, possible long-term effects, and how assessment and treatment are tailored to each patient.
Why Do Blood Clots Form? DVT & PE Risk Explained
Slow blood flow, a greater tendency to clot and vessel-lining injury can combine to cause DVT. Dr Andrew Choong explains Virchow's triad, common risk factors, sensible prevention discussions and symptoms that need urgent medical assessment.
What is a Blood Clot? | Singapore Vascular Surgeon
Blood clotting stops bleeding after injury, but a clot inside a vessel can obstruct circulation. Dr Andrew Choong explains DVT, pulmonary embolism and arterial clots, including the symptoms that require urgent or emergency assessment in Singapore.
World Thrombosis Day: How DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Can Be Fatal
A clot in the leg can travel to the lungs and become life-threatening. Dr Andrew Choong explains DVT, pulmonary embolism, hospital-associated clot risk and the warning signs that need urgent attention.