Doctors explain why holiday travel can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis and the symptoms people should never ignore.

If you’ve been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you might be wondering if you’re at a higher risk for other health problems, too. DVT is when a blood clot forms in a vein deep in your body ...

The main goal of DVT treatment is to stop a blood clot from breaking loose and traveling to the lungs, a condition called pulmonary embolism (PE). This can block blood flow to the lungs and cause ...

March 30, 2010 — Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is more likely to occur on the left side, particularly the left leg, in pregnant women, according to the results of a review reported online March 29 in the ...

The Washington Wizards announced that forward Cam Whitmore will be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with deep-vein ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in a leg — might be the most serious health risk you’ve never heard of. These clots can ...

The risk of developing a severe PE during short flights remains extremely low, because it occurs only once per million ...

Over the last year or so, three high-profile NBA superstars have received blood clot disorder diagnoses. In just the last two months, both Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and the San Antonio ...

UEDVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the upper body, typically linked to medical devices like central lines or strenuous physical activity. It can cause serious ...

Ten years ago while covering the war in Iraq, journalist David Bloom was struck and killed, not by a stray bullet or roadside bomb, but by a clot that traveled to his lungs and blocked blood flow. The ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...