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What is thrombophlebitis and is it preventable?

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What is thrombophlebitis and is it preventable?

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Thrombophlebitis, also called deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is undesired blood clotting in veins, especially of the calf and pelvis due to prolonged inactivity. It can cause a condition called pulmonary embolism (PE) if pieces of clot break off from the calf and get impacted in the lung.

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