Health Blog :: Beauty & Fitness » VTE Prevention http://www.healthdevelop.com/blog Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:38:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 DVT and VTE Information – VTE Prevention http://www.healthdevelop.com/blog/dvt-and-vte-information-vte-prevention/ http://www.healthdevelop.com/blog/dvt-and-vte-information-vte-prevention/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:41:32 +0000 Anna http://www.healthdevelop.com/blog/dvt-and-vte-information-vte-prevention/ Despite the use of today’s preventive measures, VTE still happens. It’s still the monkey on your back.

For many post or thopedic surgical patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant health risk. VTE consists of 2 potentially life threatening conditions :
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)

These conditions can lead to long-term complications.

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