Epidemiology of recurrent venous thrombosis
Braz. j. med. biol. res
;
45(1): 1-7, Jan. 2012. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Venous thrombosis, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a common disease that frequently recurs. Recurrence can be prevented by anticoagulants, but this comes at the risk of bleeding. Therefore, assessment of the risk of recurrence is important to balance the risks and benefits of anticoagulant treatment. This review briefly outlines what is currently known about the epidemiology of recurrent venous thrombosis, and focuses in more detail on potential new risk factors for venous recurrence. The general implications of these findings in patient management are discussed.
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Main subject:
Venous Thrombosis
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Anticoagulants
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. med. biol. res
Journal subject:
Biology
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Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Netherlands
Institution/Affiliation country:
Leiden University Medical Center/NL
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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