DVT Awareness Ads

Do You Know DVT?
Deep vein thrombosis—
known as DVT—occurs
when a large blood clot
forms in your arms or legs.
Left untreated, DVT can
become a life-threatening
condition. If you’ve recently
been injured or in the
hospital, you’re at higher risk.

Learn how to prevent DVT.
TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/

Do You Know DVT?

Deep vein
thrombosis—also
called DVT—occurs
when a large blood
clot forms in your arms
or legs.

Each year,
hundreds of
thousands of
people get DVT.
A recent hospital
stay or injury
increases your risk.

Learn how to prevent DVT.

TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/

DVT: Know the Signs,
Find It in Time

Unexplained aching or swelling in one of
your arms or legs could signal a serious
condition called deep vein thrombosis,
known as DVT. If you recognize the
symptoms early, DVT can be treated.
See your healthcare provider to learn more.

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/

Pain and
Swelling
Telling You
Something?

Listen to your body.
Unexplained pain, swelling, or redness in one of your arms
or legs could be a sign of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, a
serious blood clot. If you recognize the symptoms early,
DVT can be safely treated by your healthcare provider.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/

Going to be off your
feet for a while?
Talk to your healthcare provider.
Learn how to prevent DVT.
A hospital stay can increase your risk
of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT,
a serious blood clot. If you’ve recently
been injured or had surgery, learn what
you can do to protect your health.

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/