Venous Blood Clots

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious but usually treatable medical condition, with 45,000 Canadians affected each year.

DVT occurs when a blood clot forms within a deep vein in the lower leg, thigh, pelvis or arm. If part of the clot breaks off and travels to the lung, it can cause a potentially life-threatening condition known as pulmonary embolism (PE), which is the most serious complication of DVT. It is essential that patients with DVT or PE are diagnosed and treated to prevent clot growth and future clot formation.

It is important to be diagnosed and treated promptly for DVT to prevent complications and prevent future clot growth and formation.

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