Cómo Vivir con el Tromboembolismo Venoso y Prevenir Coágulos Sanguíneos Mortales
El tromboembolismo venoso o TEV, es un término que incluye la trombosis venosa profunda y embolia pulmonar. TEV es…
more.Living with VTE and Preventing Deadly Blood Clots
Published December 16, 2014
Venous thromboembolism, or VTE, is a term that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. VTE is common, and half of all cases occur during, or soon after, a stay in the hospital. However there are many factors—such as increasing age—that contribute to your risk of VTE. VTE is potentially-life threatening and recurs frequently. Watch this short film to find out the risk factors, causes, symptoms, and treatment options of VTE.
Also available in Spanish and as a 60-second PSA.
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Living with VTE and Preventing Deadly Blood Clots
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