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  2. Thrombosis prevention - Wikipedia

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    A blood clot blocking a blood vessel. Thrombosis prevention or thromboprophylaxis is medical treatment to prevent the development of thrombosis (blood clots inside blood vessels) in those considered at risk for developing thrombosis. [1] Some people are at a higher risk for the formation of blood clots than others, such as those with cancer ...

  3. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis ( DVT) is a type of venous thrombosis involving the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs or pelvis. [9] [a] A minority of DVTs occur in the arms. [11] Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, and enlarged veins in the affected area, but some DVTs have no symptoms.

  4. Venous thrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Venous thrombosis is the blockage of a vein caused by a thrombus (blood clot). A common form of venous thrombosis is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), when a blood clot forms in the deep veins. If a thrombus breaks off ( embolizes) and flows to the lungs to lodge there, it becomes a pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the lungs.

  5. Virchow's triad - Wikipedia

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    thrombosis. Virchow's triad or the triad of Virchow ( / ˈfɪərkoʊ /) describes the three broad categories of factors that are thought to contribute to thrombosis. [1] Hypercoagulability. Hemodynamic changes (stasis, turbulence) Endothelial injury/dysfunction. It is named after the renowned German physician Rudolf Virchow (1821–1902).

  6. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    pain (aching or cramping) heaviness. itching or tingling. swelling (edema) varicose veins. brownish or reddish skin discoloration. ulcer. These signs and symptoms may vary among patients and over time. With PTS, these symptoms typically are worse after walking or standing for long periods of time and improve with resting or elevating the leg.

  7. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Thrombosis. Thrombosis (from Ancient Greek θρόμβωσις thrómbōsis "clotting") is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel (a vein or an artery) is injured, the body uses platelets (thrombocytes) and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood ...

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