DVT Awareness Month: Interventional radiologists take lead on reducing disability from dangerous blood clots
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 09:31
in Health & Medicine
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT: it's more than just a one-time complication from taking a long plane ride. The Society of Interventional Radiology wants individuals to know the risk factors for this very serious condition, which can lead to post-thrombotic syndrome, pulmonary embolism, permanent damage to the leg and even death.