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Incidence of first episode of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis

  • 31
    Jan
    By Katherine Kozlowski, Medical Author and Contributor to www.VeinsVeinsVeins.com


    What is the annual incidence of first episode of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis ?


    The annual incidence of first episode of symptomatic DVT in the adult population ranges from 50 to 100 per 100 000 population, with the overall incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) around 25% higher with the addition of pulmonary embolism (PE) events.

    Kakos SK, Gohel M, Baekgaard N, Bauersachs R, Bellmunt-Montoya S, Black SA, ten Care-Hoek AJ, Elalamy I, Enzmann FK, Geroulakos G, Gottsater A, Hunt BJ, Mansiha A, Nicolaides AN, Sandset PM, Stansby G et al. European Society of for Vasculr Surgery (ESVS)Clinical Prctice Guidelines on the Management of Venous Thrombosis.  European Journal Vascular Endovascular Surgery 2021; 61: 9-62.