Venous Thromboembolism | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Venous Thromboembolism | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Venous Thromboembolism

Also known as Blood Clots, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a disorder that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs.