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I am considering major surgery and am concerned about blood clots. What causes blood clots, and how can they be prevented?

April 26, 2017blood causes clots concerned considering surgery

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I am considering major surgery and am concerned about blood clots. What causes blood clots, and how can they be prevented?

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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a combination of 2 conditions: Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolus (PE). DVT is the formation of thrombi (clots) in the deep veins, and PE is the migration (embolization) of those clots from the legs to the heart and lungs. VTE is potentially life-threatening, as the emboli can “clog up” the heart or lungs, stopping blood flow. VTE can occur in anyone, but is more common in certain groups. In 1856, Dr.