Incidence of pulmonary embolism: is it declining?
Several factors make analysis of time trends in the incidence of pulmonary embolism difficult. Apart from the methodologic problems, a number of factors could explain an increasing as well as a decreasing incidence. The few studies on pulmonary embolism discovered after death are discussed, and the evidence shows a decrease in incidence, especially after the mid 1970s. This can be explained by many factors, of which the 2 most important are the increased use of thromboprophylaxis and better treatment of established deep vein thrombosis.
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Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D018890:Chemoprevention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control