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DVT

abbr.
deep vein thrombosis
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DVT

abbreviation for
(Medicine) deep vein thrombosis
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Translations

DVT

[ˌdiːviːˈtiː] n (=deep vein thrombosis) → TVP f
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

DVT

abbr deep venous thrombosis. V. thrombosis.
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Gynecological cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women,1 and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most common complications in patients with gynecological cancer.
Analysis of risk factors for deep venous thrombosis in patients with gynecological malignant tumor: A clinical study
03 pts with preop high probability of DVT were excluded from further postoperative screening.
INCIDENCE OF DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS IN LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WITHOUT THROMBOPROPHYLAXIS
Keywords: DVT prophylaxis, stroke, stroke patients, thromboembolism
Effectiveness of Initiating Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Patients With Stroke: An Integrative Review
Anyone can develop DVT, but it's more common over the age of 40.
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Compared with the control group, the varicose vein group had increased incidence rates for DVT (absolute risk difference [ARD], 5.32), PE (ARD, 0.20), and PAD (ARD, 4.51).
Varicose Veins May Increase Likelihood of Blood Clots; Possible increased risk of pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease less clear
"Our disposable Devon24R is groundbreaking to pre-emptive care for DVT prevention, a serious global condition," stated Dr.
First Disposable Portable DVT Prevention Device Receives FDA Approval
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) affects approximately 900,000 people in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and while a clot can form anywhere, it usually occurs in the legs or pelvis.
Deep vein thrombosis: A pain that cannot be ignored
But for most people, DVT is a treatable condition, especially when caught early.
Diagnosing deep vein thrombosis: Blood clot location matters: while DVT can be life-threatening, it isn't for most patients. Prompt diagnosis and proper treatment reduce the risk of serious complications
The relationship between iliac vein compression and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was noted in 1851.
Incidence and Risk Factors of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Asymptomatic Iliac Vein Compression: A Prospective Cohort Study
Allegro DVT, a provider of video codec compliance test suites and hardware video IPs, has taken more than 100 orders for its HEVC test streams, the company said.
Allegro DVT extends HEVC test suites with new MV-HEVC and HEVC-SCC streams