Deep Vein Thrombosis Incidence and Physiology

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has become a matter for public concern because of its alleged links to long haul air travel. But DVT has been recognised for many years as a threat to the wellbeing of patients. Shelley Quantrill looks at the incidence and physiology of the disorder in the hospital setting, and at the options available for dealing with it.