What do Long Distance Travel, Family Health History and Body Anatomy Have in Common? The Answer May Surprise You.



While it may be unexpected to see long distance travel, family health history and body anatomy in the same sentence, they each have a common link – they can cause a large blood clot that forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Read more.

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