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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==Classification Scheme== | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated]] | *[[Venous thromboembolism: Under-recognized and under-treated]] | ||
*[[Deep vein thrombosis]] | |||
*[[Pulmonary embolism]] | |||
*[[Thrombosis]] | |||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
Revision as of 19:04, 4 October 2011
Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [1]
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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.