A prospective validation study found that age-adjusted D-dimer thresholds can safely rule out lower extremity DVT for more ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you might be wondering if you’re at a higher risk for other health problems, too. DVT is when a blood clot forms in a vein deep in your body ...

DVT prophylaxis reduces the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis through medications, compression stockings, and devices. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur when a blood clot forms in a deep vein ...

The main goal of DVT treatment is to stop a blood clot from breaking loose and traveling to the lungs, a condition called pulmonary embolism (PE). This can block blood flow to the lungs and cause ...

The risk of developing a severe PE during short flights remains extremely low, because it occurs only once per million ...

It may be advisable for those with DVT or taking blood-thinning medications for DVT to avoid contact sports, foods rich in vitamin K, smoking, and having obesity. People will need to avoid certain ...

March 30, 2010 — Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is more likely to occur on the left side, particularly the left leg, in pregnant women, according to the results of a review reported online March 29 in the ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when blood clots form in veins deep inside your body. These clots can occur anywhere in the body. However, this condition often affects the lower ...

The Washington Wizards announced that forward Cam Whitmore will be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with deep-vein ...

UEDVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the upper body, typically linked to medical devices like central lines or strenuous physical activity. It can cause serious ...