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Support Guide<br />
MANAGING<br />
DVT<br />
WHAT IS DVT?<br />
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs<br />
when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. DVT clots most often<br />
develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis; in some instances, they<br />
can also occur in the arm. A Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)<br />
occurs when a DVT breaks free and becomes a Pulmonary<br />
Embolism (PE).<br />
• 1/3 of people (33%) with DVT/PE will have<br />
a recurrence within 10 years.1<br />
• As many as 900,000 people are affected<br />
(>1 per 1,000) each year in the United States.1<br />
DVT is often undiagnosed and can lead to serious illness, disability,<br />
and in some cases, death. That’s why it is important to be aware of<br />
risks and prevention.<br />
The good news is that DVT is preventable and treatable if<br />
discovered early.<br />
1. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/data.html<br />
SYMPTOMS OF DVT<br />
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