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  2. Venous thrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Venous thrombosis is the blockage of a vein caused by a thrombus (blood clot). A common form of venous thrombosis is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), when a blood clot forms in the deep veins. If a thrombus breaks off and flows to the lungs to lodge there, it becomes a pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the

  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. Butch Laswell - Wikipedia

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    Sherman Dwayne "Butch" Laswell (October 12, 1958 – March 10, 1996) [1] was an American stunt performer and professional motorcycle stunt rider.Laswell died after sustaining injuries during a live stunt in front of a crowd of spectators, while attempting to carry out a dangerous motorcycle jump in Mesquite, Nevada.

  5. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Deep vein thrombosis/ right leg Thrombophlebitis causes include disorders related to increased tendency for blood clotting and reduced speed of blood in the veins such as prolonged immobility; prolonged traveling (sitting) may promote a blood clot leading to thrombophlebitis but this occurs relatively less.

  6. Disseminated intravascular coagulation - Wikipedia

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    1% of people admitted to hospital [4] Disseminated intravascular coagulation ( DIC ) is a condition in which blood clots form throughout the body, blocking small blood vessels . [ 1 ] Symptoms may include chest pain , shortness of breath , leg pain, problems speaking, or problems moving parts of the body. [ 1 ]

  7. Vascular disease - Wikipedia

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    DVT usually occurs in the veins of the legs, although it can also occur in the veins of the arms. Immobility, active cancer, obesity, traumatic damage and congenital disorders that make clots more likely are all risk factors for deep vein thrombosis. It can cause the affected limb to swell, and cause pain and an overlying skin rash.

  8. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura - Wikipedia

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    1 in 100,000 people [3] Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP ) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. [ 2 ] This results in a low platelet count , low red blood cells due to their breakdown , and often kidney , heart , and brain dysfunction. [ 1 ]

  9. History of the Relief Society - Wikipedia

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    In 1891, the Relief Society became a charter member of the National Council of Women of the United States and it was called the National Women's Relief Society. [34]: 114 Early Relief Society meetings were generally held semi-monthly. One meeting per month was devoted to sewing and caring for the needs of the poor.