Medical Condition Venous Embolism And Thrombosis Of Unspecified Deep Vessels Of Lower Extremity

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 453.40 - venous embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremity

Active Ingredients used for Venous Embolism And Thrombosis Of Unspecified Deep Vessels Of Lower Extremity:

Pycnogenol, Turmeric And Curcumin

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
pycnogenolâź (pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica)	preliminary human study suggests that pycnogenol treatment may be effective in decreasing the number of thrombotic events (dvt and svt) in moderate-to-high risk subjects during long-haul flights. edema (swelling) may also be reduced. further research is needed to confirm these results.	c
turmeric (curcuma longa linn.) and curcumin	early research suggests that turmeric may prevent the formation of blood clots. however, more research is needed before turmeric can be recommended for these conditions.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.