by Steve Bernhardt | Mar 19, 2019 | Ultrasound Imaging, Vein Treatment
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, most commonly in the leg. A potentially life threatening complication of DVT is called a PE, or pulmonary embolism. A PE occurs when a blood clot breaks off, travels up through...by Brenda Bernhardt | Mar 1, 2018 | Ultrasound Imaging, Vein Treatment
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? When a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, it is called deep vein thrombosis, or a DVT. DVT occurs most commonly in the legs; although it can occur anywhere in the body, such as the veins in the abdomen, or around the...