The Truth About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Sources Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on November 13, 2019 Medically Reviewed on November 13, 2019
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Felson, MD on
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Cleveland Clinic: “Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)”
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