Venous stasis
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Venous stasis, or venostasis, is a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. Venous stasis is a risk factor for forming blood clots in veins (venous thrombosis), such as in the deep veins of the legs, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).[1]
Causes of venous stasis include long periods of immobility that can be encountered from driving,[2] flying, bed rest, or having an orthopedic cast.
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