BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In contrast to the extensive documentation on the short-
term outcome of patients with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities …

Study objectives To determine the prevalence ofendogenous and exogenous risk factors for
venous thrombosis in patientswith upper limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and to evaluate …

Background Reported risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) vary widely, and the
magnitude and independence of each are uncertain. Objectives To identify independent risk …

OBJECTIVE: This prospective study determined the incidence of signs and symptoms of
chronic venous disease and recurrent venous thrombotic events (VTE) in relation to the …

Background: In contrast to lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (LEDVT), it is widely
believed that upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) is associated with minimal …

Most deep vein thromboses (DVTs) start in the calf, and most probably resolve
spontaneously. Thrombi that remain confined to the calf rarely cause leg symptoms or …

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

The pathophysiology of venous thrombosis has been famously described by Rudolf
Virchow, known as Virchow's triad, which includes stasis, endothelial injury, and …

Background: The management strategies for symptomatic isolated superficial vein
thrombosis (SVT)(without concomitant deep vein thrombosis [DVT] or pulmonary embolism …

Purpose To determine the prevalence of symptomatic upper extremity deep venous
thrombosis (DVT) and its association with symptomatic acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in a …