DVT can be life threatening and must be treated.

Any person, especially those with family history, that experiences the symptoms associated with deep vein thrombosis needs immediate medical attention.

Occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, usually in the legs or pelvis. DVT is also known as venous embolism, thrombophlebitis or phlebothrombosis. DVT is more likely in patients who have had orthopedic surgery, pelvic surgery, or abdominal and thoracic surgery. Patients with cancer and other chronic illnesses such as heart disease, including those who have suffered a recent heart attack, are also at high risk for developing DVT.