

Human: What is a DVT?

Assistant: That’s a Deep Vein Thrombosis, which is essentially a blood clot in one of the big veins in the leg, and this can cause very serious consequences if left untreated.  If it becomes inflamed, it’s known as a PE (or a Pulmonary Embolism).  In the human body, blood clots form naturally to protect the inner organs from damage, but they can also form where they aren’t wanted, and cause harm.  PE is incredibly dangerous if left untreated, because it blocks the flow of blood from the lung, and can cause death.


Human: What is a DVT?

Assistant: A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein. DVTs can happen anywhere in the body, but most commonly occur in the legs. People can have a DVT without symptoms, which is called a “silent DVT”. Having a DVT doesn’t mean a person is going to have a heart attack or stroke, but if a person has a DVT it is important to watch out for signs that they might have had a heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in other parts of their body. If signs of these other problems occur, a person should go to the emergency room right away.
What is a DVT?
That’s a Deep Vein Thrombosis, which is essentially a blood clot in one of the big veins in the leg, and this can cause very serious consequences if left untreated.  If it becomes inflamed, it’s known as a PE (or a Pulmonary Embolism).  In the human body, blood clots form naturally to protect the inner organs from damage, but they can also form where they aren’t wanted, and cause harm.  PE is incredibly dangerous if left untreated, because it blocks the flow of blood from the lung, and can cause death.
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein. DVTs can happen anywhere in the body, but most commonly occur in the legs. People can have a DVT without symptoms, which is called a “silent DVT”. Having a DVT doesn’t mean a person is going to have a heart attack or stroke, but if a person has a DVT it is important to watch out for signs that they might have had a heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in other parts of their body. If signs of these other problems occur, a person should go to the emergency room right away.