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 …

BACKGROUND: Approximately 900,000 cases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary
embolism occur annually in the United States, and one-third lead to the patient's death. A …

Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is an under-recognized entity that is associated
with significant short-and long-term morbidity and mortality. In absence of a congenital …

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest vein in the body, draining blood from the
abdomen, pelvis and lower extremities. This pictorial review summarises normal anatomy …

BACKGROUND:: Venous hypertension is a significant cause of patient morbidity and
decreased quality of life. Common etiologies of venous hypertension include deep venous …

Background Venous thrombosis is a common disease with a high mortality rate shortly after
the event. However, details on long-term mortality in these patients are lacking. The aim of …

Little has been published about venous thromboembolism (VTE) complications in plastic
surgery. The authors investigated the recent literature, particularly literature reviews and …

PURPOSE: Home-LITE compared long-term treatment at home with tinzaparin or usual care
in terms of efficacy, safety, patients' treatment satisfaction, incidence of post-thrombotic …

Preventable venous thromboembolism (VTE) and “appropriate” type, dose, and duration of
prophylaxis are emerging concepts. Contemporary definitions by key quality organisations …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a disease that includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
and pulmonary embolism (PE), is associated with high mortality, morbidity, and costs. It can …