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Deep Venous Thrombosis Outlook
What to expect with deep venous thrombosis:
  • Without treatment, about 20 percent of people with deep venous thrombosis in the thigh develop a pulmonary embolus.
  • About 15 percent of those who have a pulmonary embolus die.
  • Most people recover completely with early treatment.
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Last Updated: Apr 1, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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