Deep Vein Thromboses,blood Clots That Build Up in a Deep

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Essay

Deep vein thromboses,blood clots that build up in a deep vein,particularly the deep saphenous vein in the leg,are seen more frequently in long-distance truck drivers,passengers on airplanes who sit for the entire trip without getting up to walk and individuals who take long trips in cars without getting out to stretch.Explain why you think this happens and how it can be avoided.

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