San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. DVT can lead to serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism. Symptoms of DVT can include leg swelling, leg ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) happens when blood flow slows or stops in a deep vein — veins located in your muscles or along your bones. When blood isn't circulating as it should, platelets and other ...

Pancreatic cancer is often referred to as a silent disease because early signs are typically quite subtle. People may first ...

In the United States, blood clots claim a life every six minutes. While people of all ages can be affected, there's good news: With proper care, it's preventable. The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT ...

At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...

A blood clot in your arm isn’t as common as in your leg, but can be just as serious. Here’s what to do if you suspect a clot is causing arm swelling and pain.

Plus, what to do if you think you have one. Everyone bleeds, and in most cases, blood clotting, AKA coagulation, is a good thing. “A blood clot (also known as a thrombus) is a jello-like material that ...