Black people are at higher risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) than people of other races. Black people have 30% to 60% higher rates of DVT than white people. DVT is also called venous ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

If your doctor has diagnosed you with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) before, you’ll want to take steps to prevent another one. It’s important to talk to your doctor about your specific risk of another ...

(HealthDay News) — Perioperative ultrasonography is important for proper management of venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published in the May 1 issue of Spine. Koji Akeda, MD, PhD, ...

Although varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) both affect the veins, these two conditions have different causes, involve different kinds of veins, and have unique symptoms. One is also more ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms inside a vein deep in the body, whereas superficial thrombophlebitis (STP) is inflammation of the veins just below the skin’s surface. STP can ...

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Understanding Symptoms, Risks and Healing Paths: By Ankita Marik A sudden heaviness in the leg, a quiet tightening beneath the skin, a feeling you can’t name but can’t ignore, ...

The disadvantages of dabigatran include a higher cost compared with warfarin, the need for twice-daily dosing, and a slightly increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding (6.1% with dabigatran vs 4% ...

Having anxiety or depression may increase the risk of potentially life-threatening blood clots, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). With DVT, a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs.