Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? Material about deep vein thrombosis (also called DVT or blood clots), which "occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and, possibly, death." Includes link to a September 2008 Surgeon General's call to action to prevent DVT, list of symptom, and links to related sites. From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Thrombosis/ Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *