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DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis

From Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide   October 11, 2003

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Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT - Blood Clots in the Legs
Every year over 2 million Americans develop blood clots in their legs. This is a serious condition that causes death in approximately 60,000 of those who develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Find out what you need to know about the symptoms, treatments, and prevention of this painful condition.
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September 12, 2008 at 10:50 am
(1) Jeff Roseman :

Great article.

Blood clots, DVTS and PE, are the leading cause of preventable deaths in a hospital. Before you enter a hospital, your risk factors for developing a blood clot must be assessed and the preventative steps assessed. Medication, compression stockings, and other methods may be necessary. In many cases, a blood clot that develops in a hospital is a product of medical malpractice.

For more information on blood clots, see my blog at
http://www.rosemanlaw.net/blog.html

November 5, 2011 at 7:11 pm
(2) a4445520 :

I’ve said that least 4445520 times. The problem this like that is they are just too compilcated for the average bird, if you know what I mean

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