DVT Awareness Month Encourages Individuals to Know Their Risk Level and Be Proactive
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body. If it breaks loose and travels to other areas of the body such as the lungs, heart, or brain it can cause death or severe damage. When a clot does this, it is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). PEs cause an untimely death in one out of three people, notes the National Blood Clot Alliance. The alliance also reports that almost 80 percent of...
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