Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis: Introduction
A blood clot in a deep vein. The blood clot that commonly occurs occurs in the deeper veins in the thigh or calf but may occur in the deep veins of the arms. A blood clot is also called a thrombus. The condition can be very painful and can lead to serious complications.
Symptoms of Deep vein thrombosis
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Homans' sign
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Homans' sign
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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Misdiagnosis and Deep vein thrombosis
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Treatments for Deep vein thrombosis
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