Venous Thromboembolism
Conditions
Keywords
Venous Thromboembolism, professional Practices
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Hospital, Brest
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gathering information about potential factors predisposing Thromboembolic disease and treatments undertaken. | two years after VTE | 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 |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed