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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the leg or arm. There are two types of veins in the leg: superficial veins which lie just below the skin and can be seen on the surface, and deep veins which lie deep within the leg muscles.
DVT can be fatal if left undiagnosed or untreated. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is caused by a blood clot that forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, typically in your legs. DVT can be serious: Blood clots in your veins can break loose and move to your lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal.