CAM+Psychosocial DVT

CAM Options for DVT


HERBAL TREATMENT Herbal treatment designed to improve blood flow, remove blood clot, improve symptoms and prevent relapses, and most importantly, to boost energy and strong body for better health and quality of life.
 
The purpose of herbal treatment is not to take the place of necessary orthodox medical treatment. Combination of the both is a better choice.


Herbs: Mistletoe, Nettle ,Rue, Oats, Fenugreek, White Willow, Black Cohosh and Garlic along with the Bach Flowers Wild Oats, Honeysuckle, Cerato, Vine and Beech




Physchosocial aspects:

DVT Teatment

The FDA approval of low molecular weight heparin has led to complete outpatient treatment of uncomplicated DVT and a decrease in length of hospital stay for patients diagnosed with uncomplicated PE. Although extremely cost-effective, this poses an enormous challenge for the physician and nurse to teach patients about the treatment, including self-injection of low-molecular weight heparin, and the initiation of Coumadin. Not to mention the definition of the disease, the implications such as the possibility of recurrence and preventative measures for the future.
Psychosocial and socioeconomic exclusionary criteria also limit outpatient treatment of DVT with LMWH. These criteria include a history of noncompliance with medical therapy; an unstable home environment; a history of substance abuse; an inability to pay for LMWH; an inability to care for themselves and no family member, friend, or nurse to care for them; a language barrier; and lack of access to a clinic or telephone. Although most of these barriers can be overcome using home health services, socioeconomic criteria can have a pivotal role in deciding whether patients are eligible for outpatient treatment in rural or inner-city hospital environments.

prepared by Chris


sources:

http://www.clotcare.com/clotcare/pulmonaryembolismsupportgroup.aspx
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1472975
http://www.herbchina2000.com/therapies/ATD.shtml
http://www.herbal-treatment.net/ blood_circulation_treatment.html