Deep Venous Thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis is the formation of a
Alternative Names
DVT; Blood clot in the legs; Thromboembolism; Post-phlebitic syndrome; Post-thrombotic syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. The clot can block blood flow and cause swelling and pain. When a clot breaks off and moves through the...
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Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism)
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Mesenteric venous thrombosis
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Venous insufficiency
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Renal vein thrombosis
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