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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for DVT
  1. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the ... vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/deepveinthrombosis.html - Health Topics
  2. Pulmonary Embolism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to the lungs. The clot is usually a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a clot in the leg. In rare cases, ... smoke, quitting smoking. Using compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Moving your legs when sitting for long ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryembolism.html - Health Topics
  3. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can cause will depend on where they are: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, ... A pulmonary embolism (PE) can happen when a DVT breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  4. Hip Replacement (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hip replacement is surgery for people with severe hip damage. The most common cause of damage is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hipreplacement.html - Health Topics
  5. Knee Replacement (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery is a surgery to replace parts of your knee joint with new, artificial parts. You may need a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/kneereplacement.html - Health Topics
  6. Leg Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your legs can lead to varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/leginjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Traveler's Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... A long flight can increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Once you arrive, it takes time to adjust ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/travelershealth.html - Health Topics
  8. Vascular Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... substances found in the blood. Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Coronary artery disease and carotid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vasculardiseases.html - Health Topics