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How to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by David Green | permalink
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WebMD explains how to lower the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis, a condition that can be fatal.
Tags: deep vein thrombosis, DVT, vein, blood clot, surgery, travel, airplane, blood thinner, pulmonary embolism, PE, compression, aspirin, warfarin, heparin, bed rest, bedridden, exercise, blood pressure, smoking, HRT, hormone replacement, birth control pills

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/dvt/deep-vein-thrombosis-prevent-dvt ^[1]

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Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT Center - EverydayHealth.com More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by evilguy | permalink
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Get the facts on deep vein thrombosis prevention measures, including information that can help protect you from dangerous blood clots.
Tags: deep vein thrombosis, blood clot, pulmonary embolism

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/dvt-pictures/prevent-deep-vein-thrombosis.aspx ^[2]

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Preventing DVT When You Travel | Health | Patient.co.uk More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Peter Taaffe | permalink
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This leaflet advises on how to reduce the risk of a deep vein thrombosis occurring during a long journey. Another leaflet discusses deep vein thrombosis...
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For further reading: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/preventing-dvt-when-you-travel ^[3]

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How to Avoid Getting Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by luichy 3 | permalink
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Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a medical condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the calf, thigh, or pelvis.BUPA, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) While your body can break down this clot over time, there is a chance...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Getting-Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-(DVT) ^[4]

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1. http://www.webmd.com/dvt/deep-vein-thrombosis-prevent-dvt

2. http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/dvt-pictures/prevent-deep-vein-thrombosis.aspx

3. http://www.patient.co.uk/health/preventing-dvt-when-you-travel

4. http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Getting-Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-(DVT)