Condition
Blood clot in the legs
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 17 January 20051 min read
Alternative names
DVT; Deep venous thrombosis
Definition
Deep venous thrombosis is a condition where there is a blood clot in a deep vein (a vein that accompanies an artery).
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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