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When blood forms a blockage or a clot inside your veins, it is called Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT usually forms in the lower leg or thigh. A DVT could break off from the wall of the vein, travel up in the body and get stuck in the lungs. This type of clot, called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE), can be fatal. With so many clot related deaths every year, it is important to learn how to prevent DVT so that every preventative measurer possible is taken.
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Cancer
• Age > 60 Respiratory Failure
• Infectious Disease Overweight/Obesity
• Smoking Prior or family history of DVT
• Pregnancy Oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
After most surgeries, in the hospital and sometimes after you go home, you may be given sleeve-like cuffs. These cuffs are attached to an air pumping device that is set to the correct pressure. Once turned on, the cuffs will squeeze the legs or feet like a massage, which promotes normal blood flow and helps prevent clots. The device may be worn at all times, day and night.
The best estimates indicate that approximately 350,000 to 600,000 Americans each year suffer from DVT and PE, and that at least 100,000 deaths may be directly or indirectly related to these diseases. Patients are leaving the hospital sooner and the DVT risk can last for 30+ days post discharge.
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