Disease or Syndrome
deep venous thrombosis
Also called:
DVT
Definitions related to deep vein thrombosis:
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A blood clot in a deep vein, predominantly in the lower extremity, but may include the pelvis or upper extremity.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. Sitting still for a long time can make you more likely to get a DVT. Some medicines and disorders that increase your risk for blood clots can also lead to DVTs. Common symptoms are Warmth and tenderness over the vein; Pain or swelling in the part of the body affected; Skin redness . Treatment includes medicines to ease pain and inflammation, break up clots and keep new clots from forming. Keeping the affected area raised and applying moist heat can also help. If you are taking a long car or plane trip, take a break, walk or stretch your legs and drink plenty of liquids.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the affected area.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(deep venous thrombosis) A dangerous condition in which blood clots form in veins deep in the body, usually the legs. They may break off and block blood flow in the lungs, seriously damaging organs or causing death.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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(deep venous thrombosis) Formation of a blood clot within a deep vein.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(deep venous thrombosis) Formation of a blot clot in a deep vein. The clot often blocks blood flow, causing swelling and pain. The deep veins of the leg are most often affected.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is clotting of blood in a deep vein of an extremity (usually calf or thigh) or the pelvis. DVT is the primary cause of pulmonary embolism. DVT results from conditions that impair venous return, lead to endothelial injury or dysfunction, or cause hypercoagulability. DVT may be asymptomatic or cause pain and...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Although most DVT is occult and resolves spontaneously without complication, death from DVT-associated massive pulmonary embolism (PE) causes as many as 300,000 deaths annually in the United States.WebMD, 2019
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling, but also can occur with no symptoms.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the development of a blood clot in a major deep vein in the leg, thigh, pelvis, or abdomen, which may result in impaired venous blood flow and consequent leg swelling and pain. DVT may also occur in the upper extremities or the brain. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes DVT and pulmonary embolism. This...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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