Deep Vein Thombosis

Were you looking for information about Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein thombosis is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.
 
Although blood clots are the body's way of trying to prevent bleeding, they become dangerous when precautions are not taken. A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most occur in the leg or hip veins. However, a deep vein thrombosis can also occur in other parts of the body.
 
(Click Deep Vein Thrombosis for an in-depth look at the symptoms of this condition, what you can do to reduce your risk, and more.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD