World Stroke Organization
World Stroke Day 2025-26 Driving Awareness & Response to Stroke Symptoms
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08 Oct 2025
03 Apr 2019
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition in which a blood clot forms most often in the deep veins of the leg, groin or arm (known as deep vein thrombosis, DVT) and travels in the circulation, lodging in the lungs (known as pulmonary embolism, PE). Together, DVT and PE are known as VTE - a dangerous, potentially deadly medical condition. For a detailed review, download the infographic.