Venous Thromboembolism
What is venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to a blood clot that starts in a vein. It is the third leading vascular diagnosis after heart attack and stroke, affecting between 300,000 to 600,000 Americans each year.
VTE Resources
- Heart Insight article: Risks in the Veins
- Stroke Connection article: Stroke Survivors and VTE
- What is VTE? (PDF)
- Who Is at Risk for VTE? (PDF)
- Signs and Symptoms of VTE video
- Treatments for VTE video
- VTE Ambassador WTD Interview video
- What Is Excessive Blood Clotting (Hypercoagulation)?
- Isolated Distal DVT: Selecting the Best Management Strategies Webinar
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