Deep Vein Thrombosis Definition

noun
A condition in which one or more thrombi form in a deep vein, especially in the leg or pelvis, resulting in an increased risk of a pulmonary embolus.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Sentence Examples

  • For example, most people with a deep vein thrombosis in the leg are given warfarin for six months.

  • Efficacy and cost of low-molecular-weight heparin compared with standard heparin for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis after total hip arthroplasty.

  • What regime does the surgeon use to prevent deep vein thrombosis?

  • A post mortem has revealed that she had suffered deep vein thrombosis.

  • To ascertain the feasibility of extracting information about deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis from medical records.

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