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Can a desk-job cause dvt/pe? how common is this fatal condition in office workers who sit most of the day everyday?
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Not by itself : Prolonged immobility.does.increase risk of DVT but most people who have a"desk job" and no.other risks do.not develop DVT PE occurs in 1-3% of people with DVT
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