Tag: Deep Vein Thrombosis

The Benefits of Compression Legwear

March is national Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, a public health initiative aimed at raising awareness of this commonly occurring medical condition. According to the American Heart Association, up to 2 million Americans are affected annually by DVT, more commonly known as blood clots. Yet, most Americans have little or no awareness of DVT, according to…

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the body. Blood clots are where blood thickens and clumps together. Although deep vein blood clots may occur anywhere in the body, they mainly occur in the lower leg or thigh. The danger to these blood clots is that they…