Venous thromboembolism and DVT thrombolysis/thrombectomy

Abstract

The incidence of DVT in the general population is around 5 per 10,000 per annum (1 in 2000) and an additional 1 to 2 per 10,000 will have a new DVT combined with pulmonary embolism. The incidence is strongly age related in the population and is comparable in men and women. There are some factors, which increase the risk of DVT within subgroups of the general population. These include institutionalization with an 8-fold increase, which rises to 22 fold if accompanied by surgery. Trauma is associated with a 13-fold increase and malignancy with a 5-fold increase in risk. Women using the oral contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy have around a 2-4 fold increase. Inherited or acquired thrombophilia also increases the rise substantially.