Bob and Brad explain the signs of a leg blood clot (DVT), when you’re most at risk, why it’s dangerous, and share simple prevention tips and common treatments—plus a demo of Homan’s sign.

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) affects approximately 2 million Americans each year, according to the Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis. While treatment is available, DVT can cause serious ...

A common vascular disease, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can cause dangerous blood clots to form in the legs. A study led by a Yale investigator suggests that the location of the clot can make a ...

You know the spiel: If you're on the Pill, you're at a higher risk for blood clots. If you fly for more than four hours, you're at a higher risk for blood clots. If you smoke at all, you're at a ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the body, often found in the legs. The blood clots that form can break loose, travel to other parts of the body such as the ...

Q: My 61-year-old mother plans to take a long plane trip. Her legs usually become swollen when she flies a long distance. Should she wear elastic stockings or take any other precautions so she doesn’t ...

Blood clots in the leg can cause swelling, irritation, pain, and other symptoms. If a blood clot dislodges and travels to a person’s lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. The ...

Pregnant women are more likely to have deep vein thrombosis in their left leg than their right, researchers have found. In a literature review, 88% of women for whom information on the location of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Serial two-point ultrasonography of the proximal veins was found to be as effective as the more complex ...

A blood clot in the leg, also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a serious health condition that needs quick attention. Many people search online for blood clots in leg symptoms because they feel ...

I’ve experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 14 times. I remember the first time as if it were yesterday. It was in 2005 -- I was 5 months pregnant. I worked for a law firm and would often have strict ...