When a DVT is left untreated, a part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a blockage called a pulmonary embolism (PE). A blood clot in the deep vein (also known as a deep vein thrombosis ) typically occurs in the lower leg, thigh, pelvis, or arm.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from a blood clot.īlood clots are preventable, yet an estimated 900,000 Americans are affected each year, resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths.
