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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Thrombophlebitis, and Phlebitis

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Overview

(Link to Society of Interventional Radiology) 
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot, known as a thrombus, in the deep leg vein. It is a very serious condition that can cause permanent damage to the leg, known as post-thrombotic syndrome, or a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. In the United States alone, 600,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. One in every 100 people who develops DVT dies.

JAMA Patient Page: Thrombophlebitis

(Link to American Medical Association)
When inflammation due to a blood clot occurs in a vein, it is called thrombophlebitis. ...More 

New Perspective on Deep Vein Thrombosis  (DVT)

(Link to American Venous Forum)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein. This condition can affect men or women of any age, race, or social status. DVT is a potentially serious condition. Fortunately, advances in technology have made it easier and virtually painless to confirm that you have DVT. ...More

Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

(Link to American Heart Association) 
Blood clots called deep vein thrombi (DVT) may develop in the deep leg veins. Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when clots break off from vein walls and travel through the heart to the pulmonary arteries. The broader term venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to DVT, PE, or to a combination of both. ...More