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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Your VTE risk is higher if you have cancer, lupus or other immune problems, health conditions that make the blood thicker, or you're obese. Your ch...
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Types of Blood Clots
Clots are also classified by where they form in the first place. There are three types of blood clots that form in the veins -- superficial venous ...
Read moreComplications of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depending on your symptoms and what your tests show, you may need other treatment, too. Because blood that isn't flowing well is more likely to clo...
Read moreSwollen Legs: Causes and Treatment
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and thrombophlebitis: If you have DVT, it means there's a blood clot in a vein in your leg. Acute kidney failure -- when...
Read moreWhat is Chronic Venous Insufficiency?
The veins in your legs carry blood back to your heart. Your doctor will place a small device on your skin over the vein. If you have chronic venous...
Read moreHow to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
A DVT is a blood clot that forms deep in your veins, most often in your leg. When you're traveling by car, stop when you can to walk around. They'l...
Read moreDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Symptoms
But about half the time, this blood clot in a deep vein, often in your leg, causes no symptoms.
Read moreDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
In some cases, neither the cause nor the symptoms of DVT are very clear, so tell your doctor about any changes you notice if you are at higher risk...
Read moreDVT Treatments
What will treating a DVT, a blood clot deep in a vein, do for you? When you go to the hospital with a new blood clot (called acute DVT), your docto...
Read moreHow to Choose and Use Compression Stockings
People wear compression stockings for comfort, to do better in sports, and to help prevent serious medical conditions. The pressure these stockings...
Read moreBlood Clot Symptoms: How to Tell If You Have One
That's dangerous because the clot could travel to your heart or lungs. When that happens, a blood clot saves the day. When blood clots don't fall a...
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