Category: Deep Vein Thrombosis
March is DVT awareness month
Submitted by Kelly Galler on Thu, 2010-03-04 13:39
Learn the facts about deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Almost anyone can get them. In most cases, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) develops in a person who has an inherited blood clotting disorder or other risk factor, and who experiences a triggering event. Are you at risk? Find out.....
Oh no, my leg is swollen!
Submitted by Kelly Galler on Tue, 2009-03-24 09:31
One swollen leg. Painful or tender to touch. Warm and red in a specific area. What could this be from? It could be a blood clot, also known as a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT is common, but can be a very serious condition of the veins.
See this great video of what a DVT looks like on the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute website: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Dvt/DVT_WhatIs.html
