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This website provides an overview of DVT, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Please consult your healthcare provider for more in-depth information about DVT.

DVT: An Under-Diagnosed Threat

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms within the deep venous system, typically in the lower extremities such as the thigh or calf. DVT can also occur in the arms or shoulder.

DVT is a serious condition because the blood clot can either partially or completely block the flow of blood in a vein, resulting in pain and swelling of the limb. If not treated in a timely manner, DVT can lead to serious complications such as pulmonary embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition where the blood clot breaks away from the vein and travels to the lungs, blocking major arteries. Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is another serious complication of untreated DVT, often resulting in permanent damage to the limb with profound effects on mobility and quality of life.

Early diagnosis and treatment of DVT is important for relieving symptoms of pain and swelling and critical for preventing potentially life-threatening complications or debilitating adverse events.

Explore this website to learn more about DVT – possible risk factors, symptoms, and complications. You will also learn about currently available treatments such as AngioJet^® mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure that’s been proven to effectively remove thrombus from coronary arteries and peripheral veins and arteries, and now cleared by the FDA for the removal of deep vein thrombus.

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