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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a hypernym which includes [[Deep venous thrombosis]] (DVT) and [[pulmonary embolism]] (PE). It is a major public health problem and the third most common cause of preventable death. | Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a hypernym which includes [[Deep venous thrombosis]] (DVT) and [[pulmonary embolism]] (PE). It is a major public health problem and the third most common cause of preventable death. It is the third most common cardiovascular disorder after [[coronary artery disease]] and [[stroke]]. | ||
For information on DVT, click [[Deep vein thrombosis|here]] | For information on DVT, click [[Deep vein thrombosis|here]] | ||
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Overview
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a hypernym which includes Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is a major public health problem and the third most common cause of preventable death. It is the third most common cardiovascular disorder after coronary artery disease and stroke.
For information on DVT, click here
For information on PE, click here
For information on Thrombosis, click here