How to avoid DVT
Sep 30, 2019
2 minutes
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can be a worry for frequent travellers. It occurs when restricted blood flow leads to the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the leg. Symptoms include a swollen or painful calf or thigh; in rare cases, part of the clot moves to the lungs, possibly causing a pulmonary embolism (blocked blood vessel) that, if severe, may cause the lungs to collapse.
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