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Coalition to Prevent DVT Mission Statement

Our mission:

Coalition to Prevent DVT To reduce the immediate and long-term dangers of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE), which together comprise one of the nation's leading causes of death. The Coalition will educate the public, healthcare professionals and policy-makers about risk factors, symptoms and signs associated with DVT, as well as identify evidence-based measures to prevent morbidity and mortality from DVT and PE.

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Key DVT Statistics

Did you know that up to 2 million Americans are affected annually by DVT?