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DVT and PE kill more people each year than Breast Cancer, Road Accidents, MRSA and AIDS combined.(2-5) This is the most common cause of preventable hospital death.(1,6) Adequate thromboprophylaxis could save thousands of lives each year.

Welcome to the DVT Safety Zone a website designed to help you understand all the aspects of venous thromboembolism disease, such as DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis) and PE(Pulmonary Embolism). Please click on the sections bellow for more information.

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What is a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
What is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
Are you at risk?
What can be done to prevent developing DVTs and PEs?
DVT and flying
What are the risks associated with long haul Flights an DVT?"
Signs and symptoms
How do you recognise a Dvt or PE?
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