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==Classification Scheme== | ==Classification Scheme== | ||
VTE includes DVT and PE, which are further divided into: | |||
*[[Deep Venous Thrombosis]]: Its classified as | |||
**Superficial | |||
**Upper extremity | |||
**Isolated Calf | |||
**Proximal | |||
*[[Pulmonary embolism]]:its classified as | |||
**Silent | |||
**Symptomatic | |||
**Fatal | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 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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Differentiating Thrombosis from other Diseases |
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Venous thromboembolism On the Web |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Venous thromboembolism |
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.
Classification Scheme
VTE includes DVT and PE, which are further divided into:
- Deep Venous Thrombosis: Its classified as
- Superficial
- Upper extremity
- Isolated Calf
- Proximal
- Pulmonary embolism:its classified as
- Silent
- Symptomatic
- Fatal