Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. DVT is a serious illness because the clot can potentially break loose from the leg vein and travel up into the lungs, where it can block blood flow. This condition is called pulmonary embolism.
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