Complications
Incidence depends on underlying hypercoagulable state and patient characteristics (e.g., age and additional risk factors such as surgery/hospitalization).
In adults over 40 years of age, incidence of venous thromboembolism is 1 in 1000 per year, increasing to up to 1 in 100 per year in those over 80 years of age.[39][41]
Up to 80% of DVTs may be subclinical.[172]
Prevention is by general lifestyle measures and thromboprophylaxis during periods of increased risk for venous thromboembolism.[44][Figure caption and citation for the preceding image starts]: Acute deep vein thrombosisFrom the collection of Dr Roopen Arya; used with permission [Citation ends].
Incidence depends on underlying hypercoagulable state and patient characteristics (e.g., age and additional risk factors such as surgery/hospitalization).
In adults over 40 years of age, incidence of venous thromboembolism is 1 in 1000 per year, increasing to up to 1 in 100 per year in those over 80 years of age.[39][41]
Prevention is by general lifestyle measures and thromboprophylaxis during periods of increased risk for venous thromboembolism.[44]
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