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Thromboembolism epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
In the United States:
- 300,000–600,000 people have deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
- 200,000–400,000 people have deep venous thrombosis.
- Nearly one-third of people who have had deep venous thrombosis have post-thrombotic syndrome, a chronic disabling condition characterized by swelling, pain, discoloration, and scaling in the affected limb.
- 100,000–200,000 people have a pulmonary embolism.
- Nearly one-third of people (30,000–60,000) who have a pulmonary embolism die.
- 5-8% of people have thrombophilia (inherited blood clotting disorders).
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