Pulmonary embolism is the third most common cardiovascular disease after myocardial
infarction and stroke. The death rate from pulmonary embolism exceeds the death rate from …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) describes the diagnoses of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or
pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is the formation of thrombi in the deep veins, most …

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 …

Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis are the two most important
manifestations of venous thromboembolism. Most patients with deep venous thrombosis or …

Venous thromboembolism is a common disease, with an average annual incidence of more
than 1 case per 1000 person-years [1]. It also is a lethal disease, mostly owing to pulmonary …

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 …

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 …

Venous thromboembolism consists of two interrelated conditions that usually occur following
hospitalization for serious illness or major surgery:(1) deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and (2) …

Venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism,
represents a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide …

Pulmonary embolism is responsible for approximately 150,000 to 200,000 deaths per year
in the United States. 21, 23 Despite significant advances in the prevention and treatment of …