Venous Thromboembolism
What is Venous Thromboembolism?
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition in which blood clots form in the veins. It includes two related conditions:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that most often forms in the deep veins of the extremities or pelvis (and less often in the upper extremities).
- Pulmonary embolism (PE): A serious condition that occurs when part or all of a blood clot from a deep vein breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, where it blocks one or more pulmonary arteries.
Serious complications may result from VTEs. It is important to learn about the warning signs, symptoms and prevention.
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