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[Cardiovascular disease and venous thromboembolism. Different disorders or possible intriguing association?]

Walter Ageno1, Francesco Dentali, Erica Romualdi

  • 1Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Varese.

Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|February 13, 2009
PubMed

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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be linked. This review explores shared risk factors and the higher risk of cardiovascular events in individuals with a history of VTE.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are typically considered distinct conditions.
  • Emerging clinical evidence suggests a potential relationship between VTE and CVD.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the association between VTE and CVD.
  • To identify shared risk factors contributing to both conditions.
  • To examine the increased incidence of cardiovascular events following a VTE episode.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of relevant studies.
  • Narrative review of published evidence.
  • Analysis of shared risk factors and cardiovascular outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports a significant relationship between VTE and CVD.
  • Common risk factors include age, obesity, hypertension, and smoking.
  • Patients with a history of VTE exhibit a higher incidence of subsequent cardiovascular events.

Conclusions:

  • VTE and CVD share common pathophysiological pathways and risk factors.
  • A history of VTE may indicate an increased predisposition to cardiovascular disease.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimize management strategies.

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