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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Hilda Mahmoudi M.D., M.P.H.^[2]

Definition

Deep vein thrombosis, or deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein predominantly in the legs.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome Cardiac failure hemorrhagic thrombocythemia heparin-induced thrombocytopenia C