by Veins Carolina | Nov 4, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Venous Ultrasound
Most common symptom of DVT is new onset leg pain or leg swelling in one leg. -Leg may turn more red or purple than the other leg. -A blood clot in a deep vein. -Deep veins are inside the muscle layer and run alongside the arteries. -You can’t see a DVT and cannot feel...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 9, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Venous Ultrasound
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is when a clot forms in the deep veins of the body. DVT is more likely to happen with lack of movement and is more common when stuck in bed or on a plane for long periods. For more information visit our DVT page. Shedule a venous ultrasound...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 1, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Vein Screening
Up to 2 million Americans are affected annually by DVT according to the American Heart Association. A national survey sponsored by the American Public Health Association revealed that most Americans (74 percent) have little or no awareness of this life threatening and...
by Veins Carolina | Feb 25, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Vein Screening
March is Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, a public health initiative aimed at raising awareness of this commonly occurring medical condition and its potentially fatal complication, pulmonary embolism. Learn more about DVT and the symptoms by clicking here. If you...
