A pulmonary embolism or a cerebrovascular accident are serious complications of this condition.

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DVT is a serious condition. If the clot breaks away from the vessel wall, it can travel through the bloodstream. This is called an embolus. An embolus can block an artery. If this occurs in the brain, it causes a cerebrovascular accident (also called a CVA or stroke). If an embolus blocks a pulmonary artery, it is called a pulmonary embolism (PE).

A Pulmonary Embolism or a Cerebrovascular Accident Are Serious Complications