2. When a deep vein gets a blood clot
Definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombus
3. Slow blood flow through the vein
Little movement of the leg
Damage of the wall of the vein
Pooling of blood in a vein
Causes
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4. Pain or tenderness in the leg
Swelling of the lower leg or thigh
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Enlarged veins beneath the skin
Symptoms
http://www.stoptheclot.org/learn_more/learn_throm
bosis.htm
5. It isn’t contagious, but can run through families
Transmission http://thegrownupchild.ca/2010/03/evolution-of-the-family-tree/
6. Anticoagulant drugs in the early stages (Stops
blood from clotting)
Surgery
Treatment http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/diseases/new-anticoagulant-pill-
cuts-stroke-deaths-by-11-pc_13520.html
7. People recover with treatment in the early
stages
If the affected vein is permanently damaged,
varicose vein may occur which are veins that
are enlarged
Outcome
http://thaimedicals.blogspot.ca/2012/05/varicose-veins.html
8. Wear stockings to promote the flow of blood to
your heart
Don’t Smoke
Don’t sit for long periods at a time
Use blood thinners if prescribed
Prevention
http://therodinhoods.com/forum/topics/dont-quit-smoking-and-
drinking-make-them-quit-you
9. Estimates range from 300,000 to 600,000 people
have DVT
Estimates range from 60,000 to 100,000 die from
DVT
10 to 30% of people will die from DVT
Sudden death is the first symptom for about
25% of people with DVT
Data & Statistics
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