Medical inpatients are at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). About 25% of all cases of VTE are related to hospitalization, and up to 75% of them occur in medical patients. High risk inpatients not receiving thromboprophylaxis develop deep-vein thrombosis in 5 to 15% of cases and pulmonary embolism in up to 1.5%.

2023年11月13日 · Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a blood clot, can affect men and women of all ages, races and ethnicities. People at the highest risk include those with cancer, having surgery or anyone with major trauma such as fractures or immobilization. They should ask about getting prevention treatments.

Herein, we discuss the negative impact of VTE on surgical patients, review the risk factors for VTE, the risk assessment tools, available prophylaxis, and then summarize the use of biomarkers for VTE diagnosis.

Herewith, we provide a comprehensive review of the most common risk factors for VTE, including male sex, diabetes, obesity, smoking, Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin G20210A Gene Mutation, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, oral contraceptives and hormonal replacement, long-haul flight, residual venous thrombosis, severe acute respiratory syndrome c...

2019年11月14日 · Venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurs when a blood clot, or thrombi, forms in a deep vein. VTE describes two separate, but often related conditions: deep vein thrombosis...

2022年2月22日 · Who does venous thromboembolism affect? Anyone can get a VTE, but certain factors put you more at risk. About 25% to 50% of cases arise without obvious cause. Another 20% are associated with cancer, and 20% with surgery. Some people also have blood clotting disorders that make them more prone to clots.

2025年1月27日 · Up to 900,000 people in the United States are affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE, a blood clot), each year. People are at particularly high risk for VTE during or just after a hospitalization (with or without surgery), during cancer treatment, and during or just after pregnancy.

2024年5月15日 · Risk factors include injury to a vein, slow blood flow, increased estrogen, certain chronic medical illnesses, and several other factors. Almost anyone can have a DVT/PE. However, certain factors can increase the chance of having this condition. The chance increases even more for someone who has more than one of these factors at the same time.

2023年11月13日 · Deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot) forms in the legs when something slows or changes the flow of blood. The most common triggers for VTE are surgery, injury, cancer, immobilization and hospitalization. In women, pregnancy and the use of hormones, such as oral contraceptives or estrogen for menopause symptoms, can also play a role.

2023年11月13日 · How can venous thromboembolism (VTE) be prevented? Be proactive. Ask for a risk assessment for VTE if you are admitted to the hospital or are having surgery. Learn to recognize the warning signs of a dangerous blood clot and speak up if anything concerns you.