HEALTH Yeah! Ep13 : A DVT Deep Dive

00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:42 What is VTE (Venous thromboembolism)? 2:06 What happens if a blood clot (DVT) travels to the lungs? 3:15 What can cause/increase risk for a DVT? 5:08 Early signs/symptoms of a DVT 6:11 The dangers of sitting for extended periods of time 8:06 Diagnosing/testing for DVT 8:45 Survival rates for DVT 9:15 DVT care at Stony Brook Medicine (diagnosis and treatment) 10:25 Blood thinners and surgical intervention 11:30 DVT in the arms 12:15 Prevention 14:30 Closing Remarks 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 (calf or thigh) or the pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling but can also have no symptoms. DVT is a serious condition, but the good news is that awareness and simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in prevention. Experts in the studio: Angela Kokkosis, MD Matthew Pergamo, MD Host: Tim Brown *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Extended Audio Description (AD): https://vimeo.com/1197747344 *Transcript and more information: https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/health-yeah-episode-13-a-dvt-deep-dive/ *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with HEALTH Yeah! logo.