Venous thromboembolism in the State of Minas Gerais and its projection to Brazil: study based in 2,331,353 hospitalisations.
METHODS
This study had as its objective an estimate of the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the State of Minas Gerais and its projection to Brazil, based on an analysis of 2,331,353 hospitalisations in the period of January 1994 to November 1995.


RESULTS
Cardiovascular diseases, except for surgical cases, were responsible for 279,982 hospitalisations. The target population were the users of the Brazilian state health system. The evaluation, through clinical diagnosis, demonstrated the high incidence of VTE in patients over 50. The hospitalisation rate and mortality rate, were compared with those presented in studies in the United States and Europe.


CONCLUSIONS
The importance of awareness of thrombosis and use of prophylactic methods to reduce the risks of serious complications of VTE.
De Castro-Silva
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Mineira Academy of Medicine.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology*