Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are commongly classified as two different disorders. Recently, however, some clinical studies suggest a possible intriguing association. Aim of this narrative review is to examine published evidence supporting the VTE-CVD relationship, in particular highlighting shared risk factors and the increased incidence of cardiovascular events in patients with a past VTE episode.
Cardiovascular disease and venous thromboembolism. Different disorders or possible intriguing association?
AGENO, WALTER;DENTALI, FRANCESCO;ROMUALDI, ERICA;SQUIZZATO, ALESSANDRO
2008-01-01
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are commongly classified as two different disorders. Recently, however, some clinical studies suggest a possible intriguing association. Aim of this narrative review is to examine published evidence supporting the VTE-CVD relationship, in particular highlighting shared risk factors and the increased incidence of cardiovascular events in patients with a past VTE episode.
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