Tips for Living With DVT

Sources Medically Reviewed on 11/02/2019 Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD on November 02, 2019
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REFERENCES:
CDC: "Deep Vein Thrombosis."
Cleveland Clinic: "Venous Insufficiency."
Craig Hospital: "Deep Vein Thrombosis."
Heart.org: "Understand Your Risk for Excessive Blood Clotting."
National Blood Clot Alliance: "Blood Clot FAQs – Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Embolism Follow Up Care," "Women's Health."
PreventDVT: "Exercise Guide."
UpToDate: "Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)," "Tips to avoid lower leg swelling and deep vein thrombosis during prolonged travel."
Vascular Disease Foundation: "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome."
Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD on November 02, 2019
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