Progress in the study of venous thromboembolism in the elder
- VernacularTitle:老年人静脉血栓栓塞的研究现状
- Author:
Yonghua LIU
;
Dadong ZHENG
;
Cairong GE
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Elder;
Deep venous thrombosis;
Pulmonary embolism;
Diagnosis;
Drug treatment;
Surgery
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The incidence of venous thromboembolism(VTE) including deep venous thrombosis(DVT) and pulmonary embolism(PE) increases exponentially with age. Age is an independent risk factor, acute and chronic diseases and factors affecting blood coagulation and anticoagulation equilibrium are also associated with VTE. Homocysteine may be an independent risk factor for occlusive vascular disease. The author summarized the risk factor, mechanism of action, diagnosis and therapy of VTE.
