Deep Vein Thrombosis & Travel
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Introduction
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition
in which a clot, or thrombus,
typically forms in a deep vein in a
leg. People with a DVT may notice pain and
swelling in the leg where the clot has formed,
though smaller clots may not cause any symptoms.
The major problem occurs when a part of
the clot breaks off and flows to the lungs. This
condition, called a Pulmonary Embolus (PE),
can cause severe injury or death. DVTs are
known to occur in about 1 out of 1000 people
in the general population from all causes.
