RISK OF DVT

RISK OF DVT

According to the American Heart Association, up to 2 million Americans are affected annually by DVT, more commonly known as blood clots. Yet, most Americans (74 percent) have little or no awareness of DVT, according to a national survey sponsored by the American Public Health Association.
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Wearing graduated compression while traveling will help reduce the risk of DVT and alleviate swelling and discomfort.

About half of all blood clots occur during or within 3 months of a hospital stay or surgery. Wearing compression will help reduce your risk of DVT and provide optimum blood flow.