When a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, it is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT occurs most commonly in the leg; however, it can occur anywhere in the body, such as the veins in the arm, abdomen, pelvis, and around the brain. A complication of DVT in legs and arms is pulmonary embolism (PE). A PE occurs when a blood clot breaks off from a DVT and travels through the blood stream, traversing the right atrium and right ventricle, and lodging in the lung.
Via Seth Bilazarian, MD
Nice summary for patients wanting to have more information about PE and DVT. The FAQs adressed are:
How Long Will I Need Treatment With an Anticoagulant? Which Anticoagulant Will I Receive? When Will My Clot and Pain Go Away? How Soon Can I Be Physically Active? What Kind of Doctor Do I Need?