Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism and Professional Practices in Brest Area

University Hospital, Brest1,416 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study estimate VTE incidence. Investigators prospectively record all cases of symptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs diagnosed between March 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014 in hospitals and in the community.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

1,416

Conditions

Venous Thromboembolism

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * symptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis confirmed * Patient living in Brest area from time of diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * invalid diagnosis * asymptomatic event * Main residence patient out of Brest area.

Locations (1)

CHRU de Brest

Brest, France

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Gathering information about potential factors predisposing Thromboembolic disease and treatments undertaken.

After two years, all medication given to the patient to treat his initial VTE will be recorded, as well as the ongoing of thromboembolic disease

Time frame: two years after VTE

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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