Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein. A deep vein differs from the superficial veins you may see on your hands and arms in that they are much deeper and larger. The Centers for Disease Control estimates nearly 900,000 Americans are affected each year. Data cannot …

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The signs of a blood clot depend on the type of clot and where it forms in your body. Deep vein thrombosis is indicated by clots that are located deep within the veins of your body, and they do not move from that location. An embolism is a clot that has broken free and travels …

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