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Deep Vein Thrombosis - Diagnosing Varicose Veins
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Deep Vein Thrombosis

A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein, deep in the body. This portion of the eMedTV library provides an in-depth look at deep vein thrombosis, including information about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis

As this eMedTV article explains, your doctor may ask about your medical history, perform an exam, and order certain tests when making a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. This page describes the process of diagnosing this type of blood clot.

Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention

As this eMedTV article explains, an important part of deep vein thrombosis prevention is being aware of the risk factors for the condition, such as being overweight or having to stay in bed for a long time. This page offers a list of risk factors.

Deep Vein Thrombosus

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that involves a blood clot forming in a deep vein. This eMedTV segment offers some basic facts about this condition. Deep vein thrombosus is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Thrombus

This eMedTV segment explains that deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in a vein deep in the body) usually occurs in the leg or hip veins. A link to more information is also included. Deep vein thrombus is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Trombosis

If a blood clot forms in a vein deep within the body, it's called a deep vein thrombosis. This eMedTV page provides a brief overview of this condition and links to more information. Deep vein trombosis is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.

Diagnosing Hemophilia

As explained on this eMedTV page, a doctor diagnosing hemophilia will usually review the patient's personal and family medical history, conduct a physical exam, and order blood tests. This article explains how hemophilia is diagnosed and classified.

Diagnosing Varicose Veins

As this eMedTV page explains, your healthcare provider will consider your medical history and results of your physical exam when diagnosing varicose veins. This article also discusses how the use of ultrasound can assist in the diagnostic process.