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  The Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) While Traveling

  Posted on February 8, 2016 by in Associated conditions, blood clot, circulation, compression stockings, eveinscreening.com, Naples Vein Treatment

  Travel can be dangerous. There are accidents, thefts and vandalism to worry about. But, did you ever consider that your health could be at risk due to travel? Physicians warn that blood clots are a health issue when traveling for more than four hours by car, boat, plane or train. Sitting in one position for […]

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  DVT of the Upper Extremities

  Posted on January 18, 2016 by in arm blood clot, blood clot, blood clot in arm, dr. joseph magnant, edema, facial swelling, fort myers varicose veins, fort myers vein doctors, fort myers vein screening, headache, Naples vein screening, Naples Vein Specialist, Naples Vein Treatment, nausea, pain in arm, pitting, swelling, UEDVT, upper extremity deep vein thrombosis, vein issues, Veins, venous insufficency, venous insufficiency, weakness in arm, weknowveins.com

  While the majority of blood clots happen in the lower extremities of the legs, clots forming in the arms are not unheard of. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 10% of all reported DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) cases are of the upper extremities.   What are the symptoms of an upper extremity deep […]

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  How to tell if you have a blood clot

  Posted on January 15, 2016 by in 911, abdomen blood clot, blood clot, blue leg, brain blood clot, chest pain, coughing up blood, difficulty speaking, discoloration, dr magnant, emergency, ER, grey leg, health, heart blood clot, heart palpitations, Joseph Magnant, light headed, lung blood clot, Naples Vein Treatment, numb leg, pain in legs, purple leg, shortness of breath, swelling in legs, vein health, vein specialists, vision changes, we know veins, weknowveins.com

  Blood clots form inside of the deeper veins in the body. It is referred to as deep vein thrombosis. Blood clots have a gel like consistency and though sometimes resolve themselves, often times will not resolve on their own and require immediate medical attention.   The most common place for a clot to occur is […]

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