References:
(1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Are You At Risk for deep Vein Thrombosis?
www.cdc.gov/Features/Thrombosis
(2) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Untreated Varicose Veins Increase DVT Risk in THA Patients, www.aaos.org/news/acadnews/2012/AAOS11_2_8.asp
(3) Journal of the American Society of Hematology: How We Diagnose and Treat Deep Vein Thrombosis, www.bloodjournal.hematologylibrary.org/content/99/9/3102.long
(4) American Family Physician: DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part II Treatment and Prevention, www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0615/p2841.html
(5) Radiologic Society of North America: New Therapy Effectively Treats Deep Vein Thrombosis, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080129080704.htm