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2. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   For people who have already had a single DVT event, the best way to prevent a second DVT is appropriate anticoagulation therapy. [20] A second prevention approach may be weight loss for those who are overweight or obese. Increased weight can put more stress and pressure on leg veins, and can predispose patients to developing PTS. [13]

3. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of venous thrombosis involving the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs or pelvis. [9] [a] A minority of DVTs occur in the arms. [11] Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, and enlarged veins in the affected area, but some DVTs have no symptoms. [1]

4. Thromboembolism - Wikipedia

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   deep vein thrombosis (DVT) [3] [4] [5] BD71, pulmonary embolism (PE) [3] [4] [5] BB00. VTE is a common cardiovascular disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. [3] [4] [5] VTE can present with various symptoms, such as painful leg swelling, chest pain, dyspnea, hemoptysis, syncope, and even death, depending on the location and extent ...

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   If a blood clot breaks free, goes up to the lung and causes a pulmonary embolism, the most serious complication of DVT, symptoms may include sudden difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing up ...

6. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein. It most commonly affects leg veins, such as the femoral vein. Three factors are important in the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein—these are: the rate of blood flow, the thickness of the blood and; qualities of the vessel wall.

7. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens - Wikipedia

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   A person with a two hour history of phlegmasia cerulea dolens (left leg, right side of image) Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) (literally: 'painful blue inflammation'), not to be confused with preceding phlegmasia alba dolens , is an uncommon severe form of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that obstructs blood outflow from a vein.