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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"venous thromboembolism (VTE)"”.
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Prevalence of known thrombophilia and incidence of venous thromboembolism in pregnant woment in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of maternal mortality worldwide. In many developed countries, all maternal deaths are investigated, and accurate statistics are available. In United Kingdom (UK) for example, VTE is the leading cause- and is increasing despite heightened awareness of …
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Real-world Pharmacological Anticoagulation and Clinical Outcomes of Venous Thromboembolism in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
… SCD is considered as a hypercoagulable state and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious disease-specific complication. However, there have been limited real-world studies on VTE in SCD patients. This work aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the risk factors and treatment of VTE in …
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Exploring key risks in the medical admissions process
… associated with known patient related risks, venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment and medicines reconciliation in an English teaching hospital Acute Medical Unit (AMU). National guidance was available at the time of the study for both of these aspects of care. Government targets with …
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VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN SOUTHERN SWEDEN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS
Despite the fact that venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality there is still insufficient information on VTE risk factors and patient characteristics in the general population. Previously published incidences of VTE (deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary …
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The prevalence of deep vein thrombosis and associated factors in adult medical patients admitted to the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
… embolism (PE) collectively referred to as venous thromboembolism (VTE) are a global concern with substantial morbidity and mortality. Symptomatic DVT commonly occur in hospitalized patients with acute medical illnesses. Thromboprophylaxis for DVT is not routinely given to hospitalized …
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Risk assessment and mortality prediction in patients with venous thromboembolism using big data and machine learning.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular condition that affects mainly hospitalized and cancer patients and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Some patients need immediate treatment and monitoring in intensive care units (ICU). Moreover, cancer patients …
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¿ROLE OF ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF UNPROVOKED VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM¿
Background and Aim Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disease that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). VTE patients can be classified on the basis of the risk factor(s) that trigger the thromboembolic event. Indeed, up to 50% of VTE events occur in absence …
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Inpatient & Outpatient Venous Thromboembolism: A Multifactorial Approach to Increase Mechanical and Pharmacological Prophylaxis Compliance
<p>Venous thromboemboli (VTEs) are a clinical and public health problem as they are commonly linked to inpatient experiences, yet frequently occur in the outpatient setting. VTEs place a significant burden on health care organizations and patients alike, as VTEs are costly, require long-term …