A prospective validation study found that age-adjusted D-dimer thresholds can safely rule out lower extremity DVT for more ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is essentially a clot which forms in the deep veins in the legs. DVTs can cause calf swelling and pain, but may have no symptoms at all. The real hazard is that part of ...