What is Deep Vein Thrombosis and what can I do to reduce the risk?
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where blood clots develop in the deep veins of the legs. In the event that a blood clot breaks off from the DVT, it can travel to the lungs causing significant illness and, on rare occasions, death. Prolonged immobility is generally thought to be the common underlying risk factor, and thus any travel involving prolonged immobility can result in deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
