Venous thrombus


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Venous thrombus


Illustration of venous thrombus

Normal venous blood flow

Illustration of venous thrombus

Formation of a blood clot

Illustration of venous thrombus

Formation of a thrombus

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Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery
Last Updated January 15, 2008

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Last updated: January 15, 2008
Reviewed By: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

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