Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, and it can occur for many reasons. Anything that affects blood flow and blood clotting — from high blood pressure to being on bed rest before childbirth — can increase the risk of DVT.
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National Institutes of Health. (2017). How to spot and prevent deep vein thrombosis. NIH News in Health.
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