Blood clotting is necessary for our bodies as this stops the blood from uncontrolled flowing after a cut or injury; but it’s when blood clots are created when they’re not needed that they can become life-threatening.

A clot can slow or block normal blood flow, and even break loose and travel to an organ, which can cause a heart attack, stroke, or venous thromboembolism, the top three cardiovascular killers.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling but also can occur with no symptoms.

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