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Stopping a blood clot when in hospital Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity has produced a new poster and leaflet highlighting the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of a deep vein thrombosis – otherwise known as a DVT, or blood clot – while in hospital. Being in hospital increases the risk of a DVT, particularly for someone having an abdominal operation or orthopaedic surgery on the hips or legs. Lifeblood advises anyone entering hospital to speak to the medical team beforehand about the risk of thrombosis, and the poster and leaflet provide useful information about risk assessment, as well as what questions to ask. Click here to download the poster (pdf format) Click here to download the leaflet (pdf format)
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