Information on Pulmonary Embolism -

Pulmonary embolism is a condition that occurs when an artery in your lung becomes blocked. In most cases, the blockage is caused by one or more blood clots that travel to your lungs from another part of your body. Most clots originate in your legs, but they can also form in arm veins, the [...]

DVT – The Silent Killer

So, DVT? What is it exactly? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is where a blood clot forms within the body – normally the leg. It usually shows up with a big red painful swelling. The blood, when it clots, can look a bit like a mass of jelly Now this sounds bad enough but listen [...]

What Is DVT?

Copyright (c) 2009 Dr. Jennifer Feeny Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (a blockage) forms in a deep vein. Although these clots usually occur in the veins of the leg, they can also develop in other parts of the body. A DVT is considered a medical emergency [...]

Phlebitis – Pain In The Vein!

“Thrombo” implies “clot”. An inflammation of the vein is called phlebitis. Thrombophlebitis happens when an inflammation in one or more veins is caused by a blood clot. This problem normally occurs in your legs, yet it may also rarely appear in the arms and neck. The affected vein can also be near your skin [...]

The Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis

A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot developing in a deep vein, usually in the leg. They also can occur in other parts of the body. Blood clots in the veins in the thigh are usually more serious than blood clots that happen in veins in your lower leg. A DVT causes pain, [...]

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