DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS (DVT)

Unlike arteries, veins have no smooth muscle cells in the wall and therefore cannot “pump” blood. The blood in veins moves when the surrounding muscle tissue (example calf muscle in leg) contracts and pushes the unoxygenated venous blood toward the heart. Backflow of venous blood is prevented by a series of one way valves inside the vein. From the heart, the venous blood is pumped to the lungs to get oxygenated and then returns to the heart to be delivered to the body via the arterial vascular system.

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) occurs when clot(s) form in the veins, most commonly in the legs. DVT can produce pain, swelling, tenderness, discoloration and redness, but in approximately half of cases no symptoms are present. Causes for DVT include trauma or bone fracture, surgery (especially hip, leg, abdomen), lack of movement such as people who sit down for long periods of time (truck drivers, airline pilots, judges etc), long periods of bed rest, pregnancy, cancer, varicose veins, birth control pills or hormones taken for symptoms of menopause.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a portion of a clot in the leg may break off and travel in the venous blood stream first to the heart then to the lungs where it can block a pulmonary artery. PE is a serious life threatening situation and requires immediate treatment.

DVT and PE are commonly grouped together and referred to as “venous thromboembolism” (VTE).

TREATMENTS FOR VTE

In an emergency PE situation where the patient has unstable blood pressure (cardiogenic shock), the treatment of choice is a “clot buster” medicine like tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). This drug will break down or dissolve clots more effectively than anticoagulants.

The next line of treatment involves anticoagulants…..fast acting injection anticoagulants such as heparin or low molecular weight heparin (Lovenox)……and oral anticoagulants such as Coumadin or Coumadin substitutes (Pradaxa, Eliquis, Xarelto) for long term maintenance.

Finally, in some cases a “filter” can be placed in the inferior vena cava to prevent clots from reaching the heart/lungs. There are two types of filters….retrievable and non retrievable.

At P3 Dental Technologies, we have effective methods to reduce inflammation that contributes to VTE. We also have creative technologies to avoid invasive dental procedures that will require the patient to discontinue anticoagulant therapy, thus putting the patient at risk for recurrent VTE.

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I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus over twenty years ago. Sometime after, I presented to Dr. Britt with a gum infection that required periodontal surgery. From that point to present, Dr. Britt and Michelle have administered P3 treatments regularly with no recurrence of any gum related problems. Dr. Britt has shared how important P3 is to overall management of the diabetic condition. Very grateful to have been introduced to this periodontal treatment.

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First of all, I have been under Dr Britt’s care for over 30 years and the care from Dr Britt and Michelle is stellar. But more importantly, it falls into the life saving category for me. I received a double lung transplant in 2021, so inflammation and bacteria fighting are critical to my longevity. His use of P3 antibiotics are a significant part of my bacteria fighting regimen. I can’t say enough about the importance of this treatment. The results speak for themselves. I am alive and thriving but taking care to take advantage of every necessary steps to maintain my condition. P3 is one of those important steps.

Dr Britt and Michelle are highly trained professionals, and have always given me the very best for my oral health. The P3 treatment is very effective.

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I have had the privilege of enhancing oral health for several patients over the past 6 years or more thanks to P3. This product is easy to apply, yet very effective.
Oral health is so important and many people are understanding that they need to focus on obtaining and maintaining the health of their mouth. This is especially true for individuals with autoimmune compromises/diseases. The more sound healing that is accomplished with applications of P3 allows patients to find encouragement and motivation to keep working on their oral health care.
P3 is not only easy to use, but it is cost effective and worth the investment for the patient (without taking too much from their monetary resources).
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