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Deep Vein Thrombosis Health Center

DVT

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is caused by a blood clot in a muscle and can be life-threatening. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and tenderness in the legs. Risk factors include immobility, hormone therapy, and pregnancy.

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Blood Clot Risk Common in Hospitals
About 52% of adults hospitalized in 32 countries, including the U.S., are at risk of dangerous vein blood clots, experts report in The Lancet.

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