Venous thromboembolism overview

Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [mailto:urastogi@perfuse.org]

Overview
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a hypernym which includes Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is a major public health problem and one of the most common cause of preventable cause of death in hospital patients. It is the third most common cardiovascular disorder after coronary artery disease and stroke. It is frequently underestimated and misdiagnosed and failure to provide adequate prophylaxis and therapy can be fatal for the patient.

Related Chapters

 * Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated
 * Deep vein thrombosis
 * Pulmonary embolism
 * Thrombosis
 * Nephrotic syndrome and risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism