Sleeping Killer - Deep Vein Thrombosis

If you know that those initials refer to Deep Vein Thrombosis, you are half way home free to good health. If you had no idea you are seriously at risk for this sient killer. More than 600,000 americans are touched by Deep Vein Thrombosis every year. Early diagnosis is the key to beating this condition. If you are sedentary, have surgery, walk too much or not enough, bump into furniture or other obstacles, experience pregnancy, engage in sports where you might be hit you could be at risk. Yikes! Did we leave anyone out? What this tells you is that EVERYONE is at risk for this condition. And, in this case, what you don't know can seriously hurt you. So, what's the answer? There isn't one answer as the variables change from person to person. What you can do, is get informed. If you have ever heard the term, "pulmonary embolism" you are ahead of the game because THAT is usually a result of DVT. This is just one more thing we need to learn to become and remain HEALTHY! Do it now!