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Pulmonary Embolism PreventionPreventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a large part of pulmonary embolism prevention. There are several risk factors for DVT, including cancer, sitting for a long period of time, and being overweight. To lower your chance of developing DVT, there are many things you can do -- for example, exercising your lower leg muscles during long car trips and plane rides.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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