A prospective validation study found that age-adjusted D-dimer thresholds can safely rule out lower extremity DVT for more ...

If you have deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or know someone who does, it's important to know that DVT doesn't make exercise a bad thing. Studies show that exercise also can improve symptoms of DVT, ...

Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in many suspected cases, according to the ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when blood clots form in veins deep inside your body. These clots can occur anywhere in the body. However, this condition often affects the lower ...

Factor V Leiden (FVL) is a change in your genes that affects one of the clotting factors in your blood and keeps your body's blood-clotting process from working right. It can cause a disorder called ...

It may be advisable for those with DVT or taking blood-thinning medications for DVT to avoid contact sports, foods rich in vitamin K, smoking, and having obesity. People will need to avoid certain ...

People who have previously experienced deep vein thrombosis are at increased risk of another episode. But you can take steps to reduce that risk. If you’ve experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a ...

The good news is that DVT is both preventable and treatable. One simple step you can take right now to lower your risk is to change your diet. "Some foods do increase the risk for blood clots," says ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...