Deep Vein Thrombosis

1. Overview

1.1. Medical Condition

1.2. Clot develops in lower legs

1.3. Blood clot forms in vein

2. Treatment

2.1. Elevation of lower

2.2. Anticoagulant drugs

3. Major Complications

3.1. Pulmonary embolism

3.1.1. Symptoms

3.1.1.1. Difficulty breating

3.1.1.2. Chest pain

3.1.1.3. Coughing up blood

4. DVT, Nia Tucker

5. Risk Factors

5.1. Injury to vein

5.1.1. Fractures

5.1.2. Major surgery

5.2. Slow blood flow

5.2.1. Confinement to bed

5.2.2. Limited movement

5.3. Increased estrogen

5.3.1. Birth control

5.3.2. Pregnancy

5.4. Chronic illness

5.4.1. Heart disease

5.4.2. Lung disease

6. Symptoms

6.1. Tenderness

6.2. Pain

6.3. Sweating