In this video, Dr. Korn and Dr. Cerasale discuss the causes behind blood clot development and several simple things patients can do to prevent them from occurring. Blood clots can be found in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) and are preventable and treatable if discovered early. Patients in the hospital are at risk for developing blood clots, but they can be prevented by working with the healthcare team and taking preventative measures such as walking, using leg machines or compression devices, and taking medication. Risk factors for blood clots include not moving for a long period of time, severe illness, cancer, smoking, pregnancy, being overweight, heart disease, recent trauma, and surgery. Signs of a leg clot include tenderness, swelling, redness, or pain in the leg and signs of a lung clot include shortness of breath, chest pain, anxiety, sweating, and coughing up blood. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to notify your medical team or seek medical attention. The key to preventing blood clots is prevention and working together with your healthcare team.

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