What causes a higher risk of DVT? Professional athletes can be exposed to heightened risk factors for DVT for several reasons. Frequent plane travel can increase the risk of DVT due to inactivity ...

Many people with DVT have no symptoms, but common signs to look for in the affected leg or arm include swelling, pain or tenderness, warmth, and redness or discoloration. These blood clots can occur ...

The Milwaukee Bucks announced in late March that star guard Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf — a ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Pain in the back of the knee when walking can result from injuries or health ...

Dr Ander Cohen, a thrombosis expert who led the research, said: 'If you have one of these factors and you travel for more than three hours, your risk of DVT goes up threefold. It is a significant ...

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the risk factors of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LEDVT) in emergency inpatients in the post-epidemic era, and to establish a prediction model for ...

A case presentation involving a patient with severe, symptomatic iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis and need for urgent ...

Five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking — at age 50 can reduce life expectancy by more than 10 years.

Flying is believed to be a risk factor for DVT. Sitting in one position for too long may allow blood to pool in the lower legs and form a clot. Dehydration may also play a part. Other risk factors ...