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    Pulmonary Embolism: A Dangerous Clot

    January 24, 2016

    Pulmonary emboli usually occur as the result of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the leg that breaks loose and travels to your lung. Read More

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    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: anticoagulants, blood clot, blood thinner, compression stockings, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, lung, pulmonary embolism

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    Medical Mondays: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    March 23, 2015

    Do you know the risks and signs of DVT? Learn more about blood clots and deep vein thrombosis in the first edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: birth control, blood, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt treatment, high risk deep vein thrombosis, medical mondays, symptoms of dvt

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    Beware of Blood Clots: What You Should Know

    March 17, 2015

    Varicose and spider veins can lead to painful swelling and blood clots. Vein problems and blood clots are easily treatable and help prevent serious problem. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood clot, blood clot treatment, blood clots, blood thinners, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt causes, embolism, medical mondays, spider veins, varicose veins

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    Video: Dr. Rabih Chaer Discusses Deep Vein Thrombosis

    March 15, 2015

    Learn more about deep vein thrombosis in this video featuring Rabih Chaer, MD. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: deep vein thrombosis, dvt, pulmonary embolism, symptoms of dvt, ultrasound, video

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    Birth Control and Blood Clots: The Medication Matters

    March 10, 2015

    Differing hormone levels in birth control medications can further increase your risk of developing blood clots. Learn more about these risk factors. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: birth control, blood clot, blood clots, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, estrogen, hormone, medical mondays, progesterone, the pill

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    Could You Be at Risk of Developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?

    March 9, 2015

    Lifestyle and genetic factors raise the risk of deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot. By understanding the risk, you can take steps to prevent DVT. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood clot, blood clotting, clot, clotting, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt risks, Heart Health, medical mondays

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    Infographic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Facts and Stats

    March 5, 2015

    Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. Learn more about signs, risks, treatment and prevention of the DVT. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: birth control, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, heart attack, infographic, medical mondays, vein problems

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    What Do Blood Clots Feel Like? Warning Signs of DVT

    March 3, 2015

    Warning signs of DVT start with tenderness, pain, and swelling in the leg. Learn more about blood clot and DVT effects and symptoms. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood clot signs, deep vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis symptoms, dvt, DVT symptoms, medical mondays, pulmonary embolism, signs

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