29, 5, 2014

I was told I have a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), what does that mean?

2014-05-29T00:16:01-07:00

I was told I have a Deep Vein Thrombosis-DVT, what does that mean?

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the veins in the deep venous system. There are 2 types of veins in the legs, deep and superficial. Deep veins are deep within the muscle and are responsible for 90% […]

I was told I have a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), what does that mean?2014-05-29T00:16:01-07:00

1, 11, 2013

Dr. Oz discusses DVT (blood clots in the veins)

2013-11-01T15:22:46-07:00

Yesterday, the Emmy award-winning television show, Dr. Oz featured information about blood clots in the veins, specifically, deep venous thrombosis (DVT).  He demonstrated how they can break off and travel to the heart and lungs. But, what was missing from this segment was more information about what causes DVT and how can you prevent them.

What […]

Dr. Oz discusses DVT (blood clots in the veins)2013-11-01T15:22:46-07:00

9, 7, 2011

Deep Venous Thrombosis Afflicts Serena Williams, Richard Nixon and more….

2021-11-03T23:39:10-07:00

What do Serena Williams, Richard Nixon, Dan Quayle, Dick Cheney and David Bloom have in common? They have all suffered a potentially fatal deep venous thrombosis (DVT).

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. The clot can block blood flow and cause swelling and pain. When a clot […]

Deep Venous Thrombosis Afflicts Serena Williams, Richard Nixon and more….2021-11-03T23:39:10-07:00
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