Problem: After flying for 13 hours on an international flight, Maria had developed pain and tenderness in her calf. Upon landing at her destination, she went immediately to a health clinic because of the increasing pain. Once at the clinic, Maria had an ultrasound which showed a clot had developed within the popliteal vein (a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT). Emergency surgery was scheduled right away. Why was the doctor so concerned? Multiple Choice A portion of the clot could break off and become lodged in the saphenous vein. A portion of the clot could break off and become lodged in the posterior tibial vein. A portion of the clot could break off and become lodged in pulmonary capillaries. A portion of the clot could break off and become lodged in the femoral artery. Need Assignment Help?