Venous thromboembolism: Highlights of the latest reports

摘要

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to be a common and potentially life-threatening problem, with an estimated incidence of at least 1 in 1000 persons per year. VTE includes both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and the resultant pulmonary embolism (PE). PE occurs in as many as 50% of patients with proximal DVT.3Up to 300,000 persons die of acute PE annually in the United States. PE accounts for 5% to 10% of deaths among hospitalized patients.