What Is Venous Thromboembolism & What Causes It?
Venous thromboembolism, or VTE, is a condition in which blood clots form in veins that are deep inside the body. It most commonly affects the large veins in the thighs and lower legs such as the varicose veins, but it can develop elsewhere too. More than 1 million cases are estimated to occur in the…
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