Natural history of venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) originates in systemic venous thrombosis and has different etiological mechanisms and natural history from arterial thrombosis. VTE typically originates as deep venous thrombosis in a lower extremity, where it may give rise to acute symptoms “upstream” from the obstructe...

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Published inCritical care clinics Vol. 27; no. 4; p. 869
Main Author Morris, Timothy A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2011
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Hemodynamics
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary - etiology
Plasminogen Activators - therapeutic use
Pulmonary Embolism - complications
Pulmonary Embolism - drug therapy
Pulmonary Embolism - etiology
Respiration
Venous Thrombosis - complications
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
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Summary:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) originates in systemic venous thrombosis and has different etiological mechanisms and natural history from arterial thrombosis. VTE typically originates as deep venous thrombosis in a lower extremity, where it may give rise to acute symptoms “upstream” from the obstructed vein, result in pulmonary embolism, and/or cause chronic venous obstruction. Pulmonary embolism may result in acute respiratory symptoms, cardiovascular collapse and, uncommonly, may also cause chronic disease.
ISSN:1557-8232
DOI:10.1016/j.ccc.2011.09.001