Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) : Causes
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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) mainly affects the veins in the lower leg and thigh. A clot (thrombus) forms in the larger veins of the area. This clot can interfere with blood flow, and it may break off and travel through the bloodstream (embolize. ...
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a major vein, usually in the legs and/or pelvis.
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Blood clots are the clumps that result from coagulation of the blood (blood hardens to from liquid to solid. A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel or within the heart and remains there is called a thrombus. A thrombus that travels from the blood vessel or heart to another location in the body is called an embolus, and the disorder, an embolism. For example, an embolus that occurs in the lungs is called a pulmonary embolism. Sometimes, a piece of atherosclerotic plaque, small pieces of tumor, fat clumps, air, amniotic fluid, or other materials can act in the same manner as an embolus. For more information, see the following: Arterial embolism; Pulmonary embolism; Deep venous thrombosis; Renal vein thrombosis; Atheroembolic renal disease; Thrombophlebitis; Stroke; Heart attack; Angina.
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A blood clot is a mass of blood cells and blood components that form to stop the bleeding that occurs when a blood vessel is injured. When a blood vessel is broken, platelets in the blood become sticky and clump together at the site of the injury.
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Whether you're stuck on an airplane or glued to a computer, staying put for hours can be risky.
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Exanta, an anticlotting drug derived from cobra venom, may be a more effective alternative to warfarin, although it has been associated with liver failure.
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A very small percentage of those who receive a drug-coated stent experience a clot. The most likely cause is discontinuing the clot-preventing combination of aspirin and Plavix too soon after surgery.
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Doctor tells why clotting after blood collections is probably innocuous.
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Mary Pickett, M.D., is a lecturer for Harvard Medical School and an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. At OHSU, she practices general internal medicine and teaches medical residents and students.
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