New clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 18:50
in Health & Medicine
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is a highly prevalent and far-reaching public health problem that can cause disability and death. Despite effective new options for prevention and treatment, VTE remains a threat underappreciated by the general public, causing up to 100,000 deaths annually in the United States alone.