What are the medical treatments for SVT?

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What are the medical treatments for SVT?

Depending on how big and where the blood clot is guides what treatment is beneficial to the patient. In this video, Dr. Machin tells us about the types of medical treatments available such anti coagulants and blood thinners.

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