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Cardiovascular System
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Also called: DVT, Phlebitis, Thrombophlebitis, Venous thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body.
Also called: DVT, Phlebitis, Thrombophlebitis, Venous thrombosis 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 lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism, or a heart attack or stroke. Sitting still for a long time can make you more likely to get a DVT. Some medicines and disorders that increase your risk for blood clots can also lead to DVTs.
Common symptoms are:
• Warmth and tenderness over the vein
• Pain or swelling in the part of the body affected • Skin redness.