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Health Conditions
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
What is it?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the term used to describe blood clots (also called thrombi) that form in the veins, usually in the lower legs. These clots can grow in size and interfere with blood flow in the legs; and sometimes the clots break loose and travel to the lungs, brain, heart, or other areas of the body. When the clots lodge in other organs or tissues, they can block blood flow, and cause serious damage to these organs. As many as 50% of patients with DVT experience damage to their lungs caused by a clot. This condition is commonly known as a pulmonary embolism (PE).
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