March is DVT Awareness Month

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DVT Awareness

Month

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What is DVT?


When a clot forms in the deep veins of the body, it is called deep vein thrombosis,

often referred to as DVT for short. DVT occurs most commonly in the leg; although

it can occur anywhere in the body, such as the veins in the arm, abdomen, or around

the brain.

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What are the

Symptoms?


• Pain

• Swelling

• Warmth under the Skin

• Skin Discoloration (bluish,

purplish or reddish skin color)

A potentially life-threatening complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is

pulmonary embolism, often referred to as PE for short. A PE occurs when a blood

clot breaks off, travels through the blood stream and lodges in the lung.

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Who is affected by DVT?


Blood clots do not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity or race.

In fact, they can affect anyone — from infants, young

children, teens, young adults, and even those in their middle

ages or senior citizens.

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What are the Risk

Factors for DVT?While DVT can affect anyone, there are certain risk factors that put some

people at a greater risk than others. These risk factors can include and are

listed in order from high risk to moderate risk

Hospitalization Over 65 Year Old Pregnancy

Major Surgery Long Trips Prior Blood Clots

Knee or Hip

ReplacementCancer Patients Heart Failure

Major Trauma Bone Fractures Bed Rest over 3 days

Nursing Home LivingAny Birth Control

ProductsBeing Overweight

Leg Paralysis Hormone ReplacementsGenetics / Family History of

Blood Clots

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How can I prevent DVT?


• Get or Stay Physically Active

• Maintain an Ideal Body Weight

• Know Your Risk Factors

• Know Your Family History

March is DVT Awareness Month

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