An epidemiologic study comparing cancer- and noncancer-associated venous thromboembolism in a racially diverse Southeastern United States county.

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (CA-VTE) represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. Despite poor outcomes, there is an ongoing knowledge gap in epidemiologic data related to this association.

OBJECTIVES: To compare venous thromboembolism (VTE) characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes between patients with and without active cancer in a racially diverse population.

METHODS: Our surveillance project occurred at the 3 hospitals in Durham County, North Carolina, from April 2012 through March 2014. Electronic and manual methods were used to identify unique Durham County residents with VTE.

RESULTS: We identified 987 patients with VTE during the surveillance period. Of these, 189 patients had active cancer at the time of their VTE event. Patients with CA-VTE were older (median age: 69 years vs 60 years,

CONCLUSION: Future studies may be needed to continue to evaluate local and national VTE data to improve VTE prevention strategies and CA-VTE outcomes.

Volume

8

Issue

4

First Page

102420

Last Page

102420

ISSN

2475-0379

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

38817950

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Hematology-Medical Oncology Division

Document Type

Article

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