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  • Understanding VTEUnderstanding
    • Animation - Understanding and Diagnosing VTE
    • Slide Show - Understanding and Diagnosing VTE
    • What is venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
    • What is a blood clot and when are they dangerous?
    • What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
    • What are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
    • What are the risk factors for VTE blood clots?
    • How is VTE diagnosed?
    • Why is timely diagnosis of DVT and PE important?
    • Why are VTE, DVT and PE difficult to diagnose?
    • How can family, caregivers and friends support people who have VTE?
  • Treating VTETreating
    • Animation - Preventing and Treating VTE
    • Slide Show - Preventing and Treating VTE
    • What medications are used for VTE blood clots?
    • Old and new blood thinners: How do they work?
    • Which type of blood thinner is best for me?
    • Can blood thinners cause bleeding? Are they safe?
    • How often should I see my doctor when I’m on blood thinners?
    • Is warfarin safe for me to take?
    • What are clot-buster medications (thrombolytic therapy)?
    • Will I need surgery to remove a blood clot?
  • Preventing VTEPreventing
    • Animation - Preventing Another VTE
    • Slide Show - Preventing Another VTE
    • What’s the risk of getting another dangerous blood clot?
    • What factors increase my risk of another serious blood clot?
    • Can compression stockings prevent all blood clots?
    • What exercises can I adopt to lessen my risk of blood clots?
    • I have had one episode of VTE, how can I prevent it from happening again?
    • What is post-thrombotic syndrome?
    • Will I have to worry about VTE blood clots all my life?
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