Incidence rates clinical profile and outcomes of patients with venous thromboembolism. The Worcester VTE Study

摘要

BackgroundWhile there have been advances in prophylaxis and management of venous thromboembolism (VTE), there are a dearth of data from the perspective of a community-wide study, on the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of patients with a first episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).