title: Venous thromboembolism: An overview.
abstract: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a disease that includes both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is a common, lethal disorder that affects both hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients. PE and DVT are 2 clinical presentations of VTE and share the same predisposing factors. In most cases, PE is a consequence of DVT. This article discusses the predisposing factors, prevalence, and individuals who are at risk of developing this often life-threatening disease.
authors: The Vascular Group, 43 New Scotland Avenue, MC-157, Albany, NY 12208. Electronic address: fitzgeraldk@albanyvascular.com.
authors: Karen R
authors: KR
authors: Bruni-Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology