The Truth About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 04, 2023
Question 1/8
You can get deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from sitting on an airplane for too long.
- True
- False
Question 2/8
DVT usually happens in this part of your body:
- Butt
- Leg
- Arm
Question 3/8
You can have DVT without knowing it.
- True
- False
Question 4/8
DVT causes strokes.
- True
- False
Question 5/8
After surgery, your chances of DVT are highest:
- 2 hours later
- 2 days later
- 2 weeks later
Question 6/8
Blood thinners make clots go away.
- True
- False
Question 7/8
If you stay at a healthy weight, you’ll lower your chances of DVT.
- True
- False
Question 8/8
Who’s most likely to get DVT?
- Older men
- Younger men
- Older women