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Is DVT fatal?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood clots are formed in the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. In this video, Dr Jessie Shea explains why DVT can be fatal and the related conditions that DVT can lead to.
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DVTs can be serious because blood clots in your vein can break loose and travel through the bloodstream and get stuck in your lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism. A small pulmonary embolism may not cause any symptoms. A medium sized pulmonary embolism can cause breathing problems and chest pain. A large PE may lead to collapse and sudden death. It is estimated that of the people with DVT who are not treated, about half of them will develop a PE large enough to cause symptoms or death. As a pulmonary aneurysm can be life-threatening, it needs treatment straight away.
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