Deep Vein Thrombosis: Myths vs. Facts
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a major vein of the leg or, less commonly, in the arms, pelvis, or other large veins in the body. In some cases, a clot in a vein may detach from its point of origin and travel through the heart to the lungs where it becomes wedged, preventing adequate blood flow. This is called a pulmonary embolism (PE) and it can be extremely dangerous.
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References
- American Society of Hematology. Blood Clots. Accessed February 2015.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)/Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Blood Clot Forming in a Vein. Accessed February 2015.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Blood Disorders. Accessed February 2015.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)/Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Blood Clot Forming in a Vein. Accessed February 2015.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)/Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Blood Clot Forming in a Vein. Accessed February 2015.
- Grabowski, G., WK Whiteside, and M. Kanwisher. "Venous Thrombosis in Athletes." The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2013). National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- Office of the Surgeon General (US); National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. Accessed February 2015.
- Office of the Surgeon General (US); National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. Accessed February 2015.