Topic Overview

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, often in the leg. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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Definition

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, often in the leg. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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Canonical title: Deep Vein Thrombosis
Alphabetical key: D
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: DVT
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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