Deep Vein Thrombus

Were you looking for information about Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein thrombus is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.
 
An estimated 1 out of every 1,000 Americans develops deep vein thrombosis each year. A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the leg or hip veins. However, a deep vein thrombosis also can occur in other parts of the body.
 
(To learn more, click Deep Vein Thrombosis. This eMedTV article explores risk factors for this condition, symptoms, treatment options, and more.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD