Patient was educated on the common reasons responsible for the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Any condition that can make the blood flow sluggish, thick, and easy to clot will increase the chances for DVT formation. Some forms of cancers and contraceptive pills are known to thicken the blood and so, increase the formation of clot. Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots. [...]

Patient was educated on pathophysiology of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition, when blood clots form in the deep veins of the body, secondary to slow blood flow and changes in the thickness of blood. Bilateral lower extremities and lower parts of the body below the heart level are more prone for formation of these clots, as venous blood flow in these body parts is sluggish, in comparison to [...]