Venous thromboembolism, that consists of the interrelated conditions deep-vein thrombosis
and pulmonary embolism, is an under-appreciated vascular disease. In Western regions …

Thrombosis can affect any venous circulation. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes
deep-vein thrombosis of the leg or pelvis, and its complication, pulmonary embolism. VTE is …

Venous thromboembolism is a major health problem, with an incidence that exceeds 1 per
1000. Over 200,000 new cases occur in the United States annually. Of these, 30% of …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), defined as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or
both, affects an estimated 300,000–600,000 individuals in the US each year, causing …

Background—Studies have suggested a link between risk factors for atherosclerotic disease
and venous thromboembolism (VTE), but results are heterogeneous. We sought to identify …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common disorder that can affect apparently healthy as
well as hospitalized patients. The actual incidence and prevalence of this disease are …

The incidence of venous thromboembolism exceeds 1 per 1000; over 200,000 new cases
occur in the United States annually. Of these, 30% die within 30 days; one-fifth suffer sudden …

The annual incidence of diagnosed venous thromboembolism (VTE) is 1 to 2 events per
1000 of the general population. VTE is very uncommon before age 20 years and, after 40 …

Importance It is uncertain to what extent established cardiovascular risk factors are
associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Objective To estimate the associations of …

The epidemiology of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the community has important
implications for VTE prevention and management. This review describes the disease burden …