Venous Thromboembolism: Classification, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is categorised as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). VTE is associated with high morbidity and causes a huge financial burden on patients, hospitals, and governments. Both acquired and hereditary risks factors contribute to VTE. To diagnose VTE, no...

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Main Authors: Moheimani, Fatemeh, Jackson, Denise E.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: International Scholarly Research Network 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3196154/