Look up: Deep Vein Thrombosis


  1. Deep vein thrombosis
    , DVT, means a blood clot in a leg. This can occur after surgery, long bed rest, or pregnancy; or may arise from genetic disorders. It also commonly occurs while or after sitting in a cramped situation and/or where unable to move around especially on long flights or long car journeys.
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  2. Deep Vein Thrombosis
    thrombosis or clotting of blood causing occlusion or partical occlusion of a deep vein
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  3. Deep vein thrombosis
    Our Deep vein thrombosis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis: A blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg. The clot can break off as an embolus and make its way to the lung, where it can cause respirato...
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  4. deep vein thrombosis
    Blood clotting in the veins of the inner thigh or leg. In air travel, DVT is the economy-class syndrome. Even in young, health travelers the long stretches immobilised in cramped seats in cabins with very low humidity set the stage for the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) in the lower leg. Blood...
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  5. Deep vein thrombosis
    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, most commonly of the legs. A DVT can occur without symptoms, but in many cases the affected extremity will be painful, swollen, red, and warm, and the superficial veins may be engorged. The most serious complicat...
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  6. deep vein thrombosis
    Contents • Who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis? • Signs and symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention A blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. They also can occur in other parts of the body. If a...
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  7. Deep Vein Thrombosis
    A blood clot that forms in the deep veins of a particular body part. Most often, the clot forms in the leg, thigh, pelvis or arm. The clot can dislodge and travel to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. Pregnant women are at an increased risk of developing the condition.
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  8. deep vein thrombosis
    (DVT) Type: Term Definitions: 1. formation of one or more thrombi in the deep veins, usually of the lower extremity or in the pelvis. Carries a high risk of pulmonary embolism.
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  9. deep vein thrombosis
    The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the affected area. Also called DVT.
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  10. Deep-vein thrombosis
    the formation of a blood clot inside of a deep-lying vein, usually in the legs
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