Venous thromboembolism
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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.
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For information on Thrombosis, click here