Medical articles of Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

On hand to discuss the psychological impacts of suffering from thrombosis is highly regarded consultant haematologist, Dr Karen Breen.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot within the vein, usually the legs. Blood clots are not always obvious when they happen, as they can remain asymptomatic for some time, but without treatment,...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications, such as a pulmonary em...

Deep vein thrombosis is a common condition that can prove fatal if left untreated. In his latest article, renowned consultant vascular surgeon Mr Michael Gaunt delves into this common condition. He ex...

Our latest medical article focuses on a condition called deep vein thrombosis, a condition that, if left untreated, can be potentially life-threatening. Here to discuss more about the blood-affecting ...

What's the link between deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and COVID-19? It's created a situation where people who have the infection are at a higher risk of developing of DVT. Here to shed light on exactly w...

It’s been 50 years since the Jumbo jet 747 was brought to these shores by Boeing, making it the perfect time to speak about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg over long-haul flights with Mr Sudip R...

What symptoms can you expect in the long term after DVT, and how you tackle them? What medication should you take? We asked Mr Philip Coleridge Smith, one of London's leading vascular surgeons:

We've all heard of deep vein thrombosis, where abnormal blood clots develop in the veins of the legs, or of clots in the lungs which are known as pulmonary embolism. These both come under the umbrella...

Blood clots can be a scary idea – a clump of congealed blood rattling around in your veins. While clotting is necessary to stop bleeding if you cut yourself, this quality can become damaging or even d...