Incidence and risk factors of venous thromboembolism in men and women

• Published in: Thrombosis research Vol. 214; pp. 82 - 86
• Main Authors: Lind, Marcus M., Johansson, Magdalena, Själander, Anders, Johansson, Lars
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Arterial; Hypertension; Risk factors; Venous thromboembolism; Hypertension; Arterial; Venous thromboembolism; Risk factors

Studies have indicated that men have a higher overall risk of VTE than women. In previous studies, we have noted that risk factors for VTE, such as alcohol consumption and physical activity, can differ between sexes. The aim of the present study was to estimate the incidence of first-ever VTE and th...