A Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the ‘deep’ veins of the body, usually in the legs. They usually follow long periods of immobility, such as after long times in a hospital bed, which allows the blood to ‘pool’ in the veins and clot. Sometimes, bits can break off from a DVT and cause a Pulmonary Embolus (PE).
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