Simpler Test May Be Best for Diagnosing Blood Clots in Leg Oct 10, 2008
TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- An older, simpler test to look for blood clots in the leg -- called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT -- is as effective as a newer, more expensive test, new research says. European researchers found that 2-point ultrasonography of the leg -- sometimes called compression or duplex ultrasound -- was as good at detecting DVT as the newer, whole-leg, color-coded doppler ultrasound test ... DVT is a type of blood clot that forms in veins located deep within the body. (MEDLINEplus)
Belt And Braces Approach May Prevent Deep Vein Thromboses Oct 10, 2008
A team of Cochrane Researchers believe that this 'belt and braces' approach can significantly decrease a patient's risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ... DVT can be fatal if the clot breaks free and travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) ... While DVTs have grabbed media attention when they occur in people who have sat in cramped conditions (e. (Science Daily)
When Is Leg Pain Dangerous? Sep 24, 2008
Marie Savard Discusses the Symptoms and Signs of DVT. Sept. 23, 2008. (ABC News)
Acting Surgeon General Issues 'Call To Action To Prevent DVT And Pulmonary Embolism' Sep 17, 2008
Acting Surgeon General Issues 'Call To Action To Prevent DVT And Pulmonary Embolism ... Acting Surgeon General Issues 'Call To Action To Prevent DVT And Pulmonary Embolism. (Science Daily)
Doctors say leg pain can signal deadly blood clot Sep 15, 2008
Coalition to Prevent DVT ... At issue are clots with cumbersome names: A deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, forms in large veins, usually a leg or the groin ... With the surgeon general s campaign, DVT after all these years will finally get the national spotlight like cigarette smoking did in the mid-60s, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
It runs in the family for Campese Sep 12, 2008
Too easy, Campese the nephew of Wallabies great David Campese, young Raider Terry Campese, is making a name for himself in the nation's capital. Photo: Glen Mccurtayne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
In the dark: what pregnant women should know but don't Sep 2, 2008
Tommy's advises wearing special socks on long-haul flights and moving about to prevent DVT. Some airlines require a letter from a GP for women more than 28 weeks pregnant, others require it for flyers over 36 weeks. Also in this section. (Independent)
Compression Stockings Incorrectly Used In 29 Percent Of Patients Aug 24, 2008
19, 2006) People wearing compression stockings on long-haul flights may have one tenth the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared to those who do not wear compression. (June 15, 2005) People who don't wear graduated compression stockings when they fly are more than 12 times more likely to develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) than those who do, according to a research review. (Science Daily)
Kalona Lioness Club sponsors community member in need Aug 14, 2008
After a referral to a dermatologist in Coralville, Stransky was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT.) DVT is a blood clot that forms in a vein, usually in the lower leg or thigh. The risks of DVT are potentially very serious and can even result in lung problems through a condition called Pulmonary Embolism ... DVT has not only caused Stransky to be on pain medication around the clock since 2003, but it has affected nearly every aspect of his life. (Kalona News, IA)
KV Pharmaceutical Company Reports Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results Aug 12, 2008
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) estrogen-alone substudy reported increased risks of stroke and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 6 ... The estrogen plus progestin WHI substudy reported increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and DVT in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) during 5. (PR Newswire)
Business Notes (Aug. 7) Aug 5, 2008
These include aggressive use of medications like tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol-reducing drugs, and smoking cessation. GWTG-Stroke uses the teachable moment, the time soon after a patient has had a stroke, when they are most likely to listen to and follow their healthcare professionals guidance. (Needham Tab, MA)
Exercises for Air Travel Jul 23, 2008
This condition is referred to as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), sometimes also called traveler s thrombosis ... The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched a project evaluating DVT and its relationship to air travel ... The project, WHO Research Into Global Hazards of Travel (WRIGHT), is evaluating if higher risks of DVT and VTE are related to air travel versus other modes of transportation such as sitting in a car. (Suite101.com)
Doctors are hopeful easier blood thinners are near Jul 23, 2008
Known medically as a deep vein thrombosis or DVT, such a clot can kill quickly if it moves up to the lungs. There aren t good counts, but recent estimates suggest about 900,000 people a year suffer a vein clot, and nearly 300,000 die. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
13 travel gadgets to keep you healthy, happy Jun 17, 2008
Your odds of DVT go up if you recently had surgery, have a family history of the condition or a genetic predisposition to clots or, simply, if you've had your 60th birthday. ($30; travelsox. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Investor's reward: Helping daughter May 25, 2008
Here are some risk factors for developing DVT. A family history of blood clots. (AZCentral -- Business)
Study Finds Connection Between Pollution, DVT May 15, 2008
According to this study, the risk for Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT), which are dangerous blood clots in the veins, goes up in polluted areas ... "DVT dramatically increases with age, and we have one of the oldest populations in the country, so that would have to be accounted for," she said ... In the study, researchers in Italy looked at 870 people with DVT over a 10-year period and their level of air pollution exposure during the year before their blood clot. (KDKA)
Air Pollution Increases Blood Clot Risk May 14, 2008
DVT Risk Jumps as Air Pollution Rises; Risk Seen Even at "Acceptable" Levels ... (WebMD) Air pollution increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- dangerous blood clots in the veins -- even at pollution levels the EPA deems "acceptable." ... Harvard researcher Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD, and colleagues in Italy studied 870 people diagnosed with DVT from 1995 to 2005. (CBS News)
An e-mail brings jarring news about 'Net friend (3) May 5, 2008
(According to the National Institutes of Health, DVT is a condition when a blood clot forms in a leg ... For Beasty, one of the biggest concerns about having DVT was that he had to go on medication that would halt his blood donations. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ortho Evra Patch Makers Settling Cases Apr 22, 2008
Side effects associated with the Ortho Evra Patch include: -- DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) -- Heart Attack -- PE (Pulmonary Embolism) -- Stroke -- Blood Clots -- Death The first fatality publicly blamed on the Ortho Evra patch came in April 2005, when an 18 year old Manhattan fashion student collapsed in a city subway station. An autopsy found a blood clot had moved into the victim's lung, and the medical examiner ruled that the clot was a side effect of the birth control device. (PR Newswire)
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Other screenings and activities include depression screenings, tetanus shots, DVT (Deep Vain Thrombosis) sock activity, living will, blood pressure, pulse Ox, colon rectal, sleep apnea, clinical breast exams and blood/sugar checks. Southern Paramedic Services and the Air Evac Lifeteam will also have a booth. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Warnings and instructions for heaprin sodium injection Apr 9, 2008
It is used in patients undergoing kidney dialysis, certain types of cardiac surgery, and treatment or prevention of other serious medical conditions, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli. In many settings heparin treatment is initiated using high doses (5000-50,000 units) given directly into the blood stream (intravenously) as a bolus (over a short period of time, usually a few minutes). (USA Today -- Money)
GETTING SKY HIGH Apr 8, 2008
When it comes to eating, you may think what happens on. When you're stuck in a window seat and you don't want to wake up the two people next to you, you aren't moving. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Travel Tips for Seniors Apr 7, 2008
Sitting for a long time on an airplane or train can contribute to DVT, but wearing special compression stockings can help prevent this dangerous condition. Guard against infection. (Health-Finder)
Flying Fashion Mar 27, 2008
For anyone going on a long haul flight Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) socks should be considered. They are a heavily elasticated sock which work by applying a gentle pressure to the ankle to help blood to flow around the body by squeezing it up towards the heart, which assists the body's circulation. (Suite101.com)
Birth Control Patch Under Fire Mar 25, 2008
"Your risk is actually elevated compared to the pill. Now that's a big price to pay -- to suffer a stroke, to suffer a pulmonary embolism, to have the DVT -- simply for convenience," Khorrami said. "I think the most important thing is the absolute risk is still incredibly tiny," Obstetrician and gynecologist Ricki Pollycove said. (NBC 11, CA)
Staying Safe -- In The Hospital Mar 19, 2008
"The risks of DVT," Stewart says, "are increased if you're a smoker, if you're overweight, if you've had a long procedure or an abdominal or pelvic or lower extremity procedure. The things to do here are, as soon as you can, get up and get mobile, or if you can't get out of bed, pump your feet up and down, pump your calf muscles, pump the muscles in your legs, contract them back and forth to try to get the blood flowing. Bleeding After Surgery: "This is another inherent risk of surgery," Stewart... (CBS News)
Will taking an aspirin a day cut the risk of breast cancer? Mar 10, 2008
Will taking an aspirin a day cut the risk of breast cancer. CAT LOOKS JUST PURR-FECT. (Daily Mail)
Simple jab can cut blood-clot deaths Feb 24, 2008
The condition, which refers to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), takes more lives than lung and breast cancer combined every year. A recent international study showed 60 per cent of Australian hospital patients were at risk of VTE but, of those, 40 per cent did not receive effective prophylaxis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stroke Awareness Feb 18, 2008
2007 San Diego Stroke Symposium June 15 Mission Bay Stroke experts from across the country will be presenting topics in acute stroke care including basic neuroanatomy, acute stroke management, blood pressure management, and DVT prophylaxis. Target Audience: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational/speech therapists. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Blood clot danger for bed-ridden patients Feb 12, 2008
The condition, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is often referred to as "Economy Class Syndrome", because it can be caused by long-distance flights ... Research shows one in 10 hospital deaths is the result of DVT - caused by a clot travelling from the vein to the lungs ... Patients most at risk from DVT are cancer sufferers, those having major surgery - particularly if over 40 - and stroke victims. (NEWS.com.au)
Clot-Busting Drug Offers New Approach to DVT Jan 29, 2008
"The anticoagulation therapy that you get for DVT is pretty good at protecting you from pulmonary embolism, which is the life-threatening part of DVT," said study author Dr. Richard Chang, of the National Institute of Health's Department of Diagnostic Radiology. DVT is the formation of blood clots in veins deep within the legs ... Some 250,000 people in the United States suffer a first episode of DVT each year. (Health-Finder)
New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis Jan 29, 2008
The study found that injecting or lacing the clot with a fiber-binding thrombolytic agent effectively treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduces the risk of subsequent recurrence or bleeding ... DVT is a common and serious health problem in which a blood clot, or thrombus, form in the deep veins, particularly in the lower leg or thigh ... Most patients with DVT are treated solely with anticoagulation therapy (blood thinners) and compression stockings. (EurekAlert!)
Clexane(R)/Lovenox(R) Approved in Japan Jan 28, 2008
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism are common manifestations of VTE and can significantly impact morbidity and mortality in surgical patients ... This may occur in any part of the venous system, but the most common manifestations are deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), usually in the leg, and pulmonary embolism (PE) ... PE is a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT; anyone who experiences DVT is at risk of a PE, which occurs when part or all of a blood clot in a deep vein... (PR Newswire)
Injuries might boost clot risk Jan 26, 2008
This is intriguing information for physicians who work with leg injuries and vascular surgeons charged with diagnosing DVT. ... People most at risk for DVT are those who have been on prolonged bed rest or otherwise unable to move their legs frequently, such as hospital patients, stroke victims and people with spinal cord injuries. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sprained ankles 'pose DVT risk' Jan 16, 2008
Sprained ankles 'pose DVT risk ... Dr David Keeling, expert in DVT at the Oxford Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit, said the findings seemed credible and corresponded to his experience of treating patients. (BBC News -- Health)
Minor Leg Injuries May Up Clot Risk Jan 15, 2008
Major leg injuries that require a cast, surgery, extended bed rest, or immobilization are known risk factors for deep vein clots, known medically as deep venous thrombosis or DVT.. These clots can turn deadly when they travel to the lungs. (CBS News)
Common Minor Leg Injuries Linked To Higher Blood Clot Risk Jan 15, 2008
The risk of so-called minor injuries that do not lead to these additional factors is unknown. " Karlijn J. van Stralen, M.Sc., Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands, and team look at 2,471 patients who had developed venous thrombosis between 1999-2004. The participants filled in a questionnaire about any injuries, surgical procedures, plaster casts or immobilizations they had within 12 months of developing blood clots. They also wrote down their weight, height, family... (Medical News Today)
Bayer/JNJs oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban still under watch for potential liver toxicity, physicians say Dec 28, 2007
Dr Sylvia Haas, an investigator on the RECORD trials, said the company is also conducting studies evaluating this agent into other indications such as the treatment of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and stroke prevention. Rivaroxaban has a goal to replace the current standard of treatment with injectables (such as low molecular weight heparin), but also the oral vitamin-K antagonists. (FT.com -- Markets)
Parents praise DVT action pledge Dec 27, 2007
The family of a student who died from an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has welcomed efforts to improve diagnosis of the condition ... Gordon and Jane McPherson have campaigned for increased awareness of DVT since their daughter Katie died ... Katie, 23, from Langbank, Renfrewshire, died in 2003 after medics at two hospitals failed to diagnose DVT.. (BBC News)
UK call for more air seat space Dec 13, 2007
But it said action was needed on seat distances, calling on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to increase the minimum seat pitch to 30". This is primarily due to the committee's concerns about passengers not being able to adopt the brace position in a crash landing, but fears about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) also played a role. Blood clots can form in the lower limbs during long periods of immobility - and can kill if they travel to the lungs - although the risk of this remains low. The minimum... (BBC News -- Health)
Airlines 'should be forced to increase leg room' Dec 13, 2007
The lack of leg room for seating in passenger jets has been linked to scares over deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which can cause fatal blood clots, particularly on long-haul flights. The research also showed more space between seats could allow passengers to evacuate planes more safely in an emergency. (Independent)
Pivotal Phase III Data Showed Rivaroxaban Was Statistically Superior to Enoxaparin in Preventing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Patients Following Hip Replacement Surgery Dec 9, 2007
The RECORD1 (REgulation of Coagulation in major Orthopedic surgery reducing the Risk of DVT and PE) clinical trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of rivaroxaban with enoxaparin in patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery. The duration of thromboprophylaxis in both treatment groups was five weeks. (BusinessWire)
A tough pill to swallow Nov 21, 2007
Typically clots first show up on legs, forming the dreaded "DVT" or deep-vein thrombosis ... Although nobody likes a big red leg, the real danger in a DVT lies in its ability to break off and head for the lungs. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips to Keep Food Poisoning at Bay Nov 21, 2007
linked to blood clots, pulmonary embolism, dvt & stroke. Free case review. (Newsinferno.com)
NRI woman dies after IVF procedure Nov 17, 2007
Nina Thanki, a driving instructor from Great Glen, Leicestershire, suffered a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her leg which moved into her lung after she underwent infertility treatment at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The IVF, combined with a long-term pelvic problem, were contributory factors to her death from a pulmonary embolism on August 7 last year, the inquiry at Leicester coroner's court in Leicester, about 100 km from here, was told. (India Times, India)
Patients come first for Emerson nurse Nov 16, 2007
Coumadin is necessary for many medical conditions that include patients who have had a stroke, who have atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), or those who have had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (blood clots) ... Coumadin is also used to prevent DVTs in patients who are having hip and knee replacements. (Concord Journal, MA)
We now know out of 4,500 people who fly, one will get a DVT within 8 weeks after travel." Nov 6, 2007
A blood clot that forms within large, deep veins of the body, usually in the leg, is called a deep vein thrombosis or DVT. If untreated, part of the clot may break off and travel to the lungs, where it can cause a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition. "We now know out of 4,500 people who fly, one will get a DVT within 8 weeks after travel," Cannegieter said ... Employees log on to the company's intranet for training about risks, symptoms and preventive measurers for DVT and other... (International Herald Tribune)
Gene-block birth control 'on way' Oct 19, 2007
Oral contraceptives can cause nausea, headaches, and low sex drive and raise slightly the risk of DVT and strokes. However, the new "Pill" is at least a decade away - and may have its own side-effects. (BBC News)
Federal Judge Unclots Path for Deep Vein Thrombosis Suits Against Airlines Oct 16, 2007
Walker gives hope to some air travelers afflicted by DVT ... Northern District of California Chief Judge Vaughn Walker wrote that in cases alleging an "accident" -- that is, an unforeseeable circumstance, rather than a simple failure to alert passengers to DVT -- the claims may move forward ... DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a blood clot caused by prolonged immobility; they were enticing to plaintiffs attorneys because they're relatively common, potentially fatal, and, the lawyers say, the... (Law.com)
MIT soldiers on with backsaver Oct 1, 2007
Cognex DVT color vision sensors will also help keep the White Knight straight if it encounters unpaved roads. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Lyons out of World Cup with broken leg Oct 1, 2007
Lyons will delay his return to Sydney for surgery by a few weeks due to his DVT condition. It has yet to be decided who will replace Lyons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wallaby backrower Lyons breaks leg, ruled out of World Cup Sep 30, 2007
"The problem we've got is the treatment for his DVT thins his blood and consequently when he sustains a fracture it makes you bleed a lot more," Raftery said. "Consequently he's got quite a swollen leg and we've got to control that swelling and bleeding and at the same time get him back on to his DVT treatment.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Long haul flights treble risk of DVT Sep 30, 2007
Because new research has revealed that long-haul flyers are three times more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) than those whose feet stay on the ground ... The researchers calculated that DVT therefore occurs on average once in every 4,656 journeys and that people who take long haul flights have a 3 ... 2 in 1000 chance of getting DVT compared with one every 1000 for non-flyers. (Management-Issues)
Lyons claims victory over debilitating condition Sep 28, 2007
At the time, it was assumed that DVT - which affects a sufferer's ability to travel - would put Lyons out of the game for some time ... "Shortly after discovering I had DVT, I had my first procedure in hospital, where they clean it all out," Lyons said ... " How he got DVT remains a mystery, but Lyons knows that he must stick to a strict routine of taking medication three times a day. "However, before any contact work at training, or before a game, I'll go off [the medication] for 24 days so... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Risk Of Dangerous Clots After Air Travel Seen As Minimal Sep 27, 2007
The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or formation of dangerous blood clots after air travel is minimal in most people, according to a new study by researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in Netherlands. However they caution that in obese individuals and in women who use oral contraceptives, the risk of DVT after long-haul flights may indeed be high ... The problem with DVT is that this clot may break off and travel via the blood to vital organs like the brain, lungs and the heart,... (News Locale)
Long-haul flight 'triples' chance of suffering DVT Sep 25, 2007
Long-haul flight 'triples' chance of suffering DVT - Telegraph ... Long-haul flight 'triples' chance of suffering DVT ... A study of more than 8,700 people found that on average an air passenger who takes a flight lasting longer than four hours has a one in around 4,700 chance of getting DVT.. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Under 30s at highest risk of DVT on flights Sep 25, 2007
Their findings further strengthens the link between DVTs and air travel - so-called Economy Class Syndrome ... Overall, they found that longhaul passengers are three times more at risk of DVT than those who do not fly ... "Overall, there is a three-fold higher risk of DVT from long haul, but if you're a woman, who is overweight and on the Pill it could be as high as one per cent.". (Daily Mail)
New Drug No Substitute for Standard Blood-Clot Therapy Sep 13, 2007
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Three studies on the new anti-clotting medication idraparinux found the drug was effective at treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and for the long-term prevention of blood clots ... "Our conclusion in the DVT study was that it was a good alternative. For pulmonary embolism, idraparinux was not as good as standard therapy." ... Two of the studies, published in the Sept. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, compared the use of idraparinux to... (Health-Finder)
ThromboGenics and BioInvent Announce Successful Completion of Phase I Clinical Trial of the Anticoagulant TB-402 Sep 7, 2007
The initial Phase II trial will be a dose-ranging clinical trial evaluating safety and efficacy (ability to prevent deep vein thrombosis - DVT) in an orthopaedic surgery setting ... Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolic disease (VTE) Venous thromboembolic disease (deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism) represents a major health issue, with an incidence of 1 to 3 per 1000 individuals per year and a high early mortality rate. (PR Newswire)
Can office printers cause cancer? Aug 15, 2007
Since it is wintertime, I cannot open the window for ventilation and also I must keep myself warm as a DVT precaution. The other thing that is interesting is that today I went onto the HP website and went through their 'find a printer' steps and both recommendations their program came up with for me were HIGH emitters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Radiologists encouraged to look beyond cancer for clinically unseen diseases Aug 15, 2007
The study focused on pulmonary embolism (PE), inferior vena cava (IVC), and iliac and iliofemoral deep venous thromboses (DVTs) in oncology patients ... According to the study, 23 patients had unsuspected iliofemoral DVT and four had common iliac vein involvement. (EurekAlert!)
New CIHI analysis shows varying rates of adverse events in Canada Aug 14, 2007
It usually originates in a vein in the leg, when it is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The risk of post-admission PE or DVT generally increases with age, with patients 60 and over at higher risk than younger patients. (Canada Newswire)
Preventing "Economy Class Syndrome" Aug 12, 2007
The WHO report verified that travel lasting more than four hours results in a twofold risk of DVT/PE in the general population, with certain groups at additional risk ... Studies show that most patients with DVT have more than one predisposing risk factor ... Though the term "economy class syndrome," came about because of the risk associated with being crammed into airplane seats with little chance to move about, the WHO studies verified that most modes of travel that require people to stay in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
CDC Offers Travelers' Health Guide Jul 29, 2007
This book can help prepare travelers for their trips, or help them learn how to stay safe and healthy while overseas," Dr. Christie Reed, team leader for the CDC traveler's health group, said in a prepared statement. Injuries and auto accidents pose the greatest risk to travelers, according to the CDC, so the book emphasizes wearing seat belts while driving in foreign countries. The Yellow Book also addresses deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition in which blood clots form deep in the veins of... (Health-Finder)
Immobility raises blood clot danger Jul 25, 2007
Matt Freed, Post-Gazette Allegheny General Hospital's Dr. Satish Muluk is an expert on DVT, a dangerous ailment air travelers can get ... "As I started to describe the swelling in my ankle and the cramping feeling in my calf, the pharmacist said, 'That sounds like DVT. You should go to a hospital.' " ... DVT stands for deep venous thrombosis, a blood clot which typically forms in the deep veins of the leg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
