Background Lower limb cellulitis and deep vein thrombosis share clinical features and investigation of patients with cellulitis for concurrent DVT is common. The prevalence of DVT in this group is ...

Factors that can cause DVT during flying include: lower limb immobility due to sitting for extended periods slow blood flow (venous stasis) through the veins in the legs due to inactivity reduced ...

The symptoms of DVT in the affected limb include warmth ... which can be fatal if not treated promptly. Strategies to Lower the Risk of Blood Clots Given the connection between smoking and ...

Patients admitted under the adult internal medical service with a diagnosis of cellulitis or erysipelas of the lower limb were recruited within 48 hours of admission and investigated for DVT.