Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Definition
By Mayo Clinic staff


Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain, but often occurs without any symptoms.

Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you're sitting still for a long time, such as when traveling by plane or car, or if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots.

Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition because a blood clot that has formed in your vein can break loose, travel through your bloodstream and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism).

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Some facts about DVT...

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-30-2005/0003991168&EDATE=





http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/48319.php

Here is a picture showing the veins situated in the legs. It might help you understand a bit more about DVT...

Another video with Melanie Bloom made in 2008

More great work by Melanie Bloom...