What complications can result from DVT?
A If part of a blood clot breaks off, it can travel through the bloodstream to the lung and cause a pulmonary embolism (PE), which can be fatal. In addition, nearly one-third of people who have a DVT will have long-term complications (post-thrombotic syndrome), such as swelling, pain, discoloration, and scaling in the affected part of the body. In some cases, the symptoms can be so severe that a person can become disabled. For some people, DVT becomes a chronic illness; about 30% of people who have had a DVT are at risk for another episode.
