Epidemiology of venous thromboembolic disease.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2001
Abstract
From the information presented in this article, it can be concluded that clinical suspicion of VTE should be increased in patients with a history of VTE, recent surgery, spinal cord injury, trauma, or malignancy. A variety of medical illnesses also increase the risk of venous thrombosis, including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke with paresis, nephrotic syndrome, cigarette smoking, and obesity. Hypercoagulable states, such as antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, or factor V Leiden mutation should be considered in those patients who develop VTE in the absence of known risk factors. Additionally, the presence of vena caval filters does not exclude the possibility of PE or recurrent DVT. With a careful assessment of risk, physicians can hope to increase the diagnostic yield of VTE and decrease the significant morbidity and mortality of caused by this disease.
Volume
19
Issue
4
First Page
839
Last Page
859
ISSN
0733-8627
Published In/Presented At
Kim, V., & Spandorfer, J. (2001). Epidemiology of venous thromboembolic disease. Emergency medicine clinics of North America, 19(4), 839–859. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70221-2
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
11762274
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article