Deep veins are veins that exist deep within the body, primarily in the arms, shoulder, legs, pelvis, and neck. The deep veins in the legs and pelvis are particularly prone to developing blood clots, especially following surgery or an injury, in bedridden patients, or after prolonged sitting. This results in a common and serious condition known as deep venous thrombosis or DVT. Clots that break free from their point of origin and then travel to the lungs are known as pulmonary emboli and can be fatal.
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- Airhealth.org Provides information about Economy Class Syndrome and offers DVT prevention tips for pilots and passengers, treatment information, research, and a review of how well various airlines inform their passengers of the risks of blood clots from air travel.
- Coalition Formed to Raise Awareness of DVT Article describing the goals of the Council for Leadership on Thrombosis Awareness and Management. [Requires free registration]
- Medical Experts Unite to Raise Awareness of Risk, Threat of Blood Clots Council for Leadership on Thrombosis Awareness and Management formed to advance prevention and treatment of thrombosis. Includes disease description and council's education plans.
- Thrombosis Research Institute A multidisciplinary organization concerned with the interrelated problems of thrombosis and atherosclerosis. Provides articles for professionals and consumers.
- Four Corners Online: Economy Class Syndrome Archive of a 2001 discussion prompted by a young British woman's death following a vacation in Australia.
- Yahoo! Groups: Thrombosis Discussion mailing list for sufferers of deep vein thromboses, pulmonary emboli, and other vascular disorders.
- The Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis Represents clinicians and scientists committed to promoting and fostering knowledge relating to haemostasis. Includes mission, meeting minutes, newsletters, membership information, members-only discussion board, and related links.
- The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT) Includes organization background, events, and links to further information.
- Thrombosis Adviser Information center for physicians and patients. Includes an overview, knowing the risk, current treatments, new approaches and resources.
- NHS Choices: Pulmonary Embolism Provides information on this blockage in one of the blood vessels in the lungs. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- NHS Choices: Thrombosis Provides details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- eMedicine Health: Phlebitis Provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of phlebitis.
- British Society for Haemostasis and Thrombosis Dedicated to the advancement of public education and the promotion of those branches of medical science concerned with haemostasis and thrombosis. Features history, membership information, bursaries, news, and meeting schedule.
- Pulmonary Embolism Article by Craig Feied, MD, detailing the background, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary embolism.
- Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism Canadian Medical Association journal article describing how these blood clots are diagnosed.
- Severe Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Air Travel Article from the New England Journal of Medicine. [Free registration required to read full article]
- eMedicine Health: Blood Clot in the Legs Provides information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of deep venous thrombosis.
- Travellers Thrombosis From Dr. P. C. Malone, offering research papers, articles, and DVT information.
- eMedicine Health: Pulmonary Embolism Provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pulmonary embolism.
- The Whiteley Clinic Information about economy class syndrome and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) including precautions for air travel.