Venous thromboembolism in the State of Minas Gerais and its projection to Brazil: study based in 2,331,353 hospitalisations
De Castro-Silva, M.
International Angiology a Journal of the International Union of Angiology 16(3): 193-196
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-9590 PMID: 9405015 Document Number: 474878
Materials and methods: This study had as its objective an estimate of the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the State of Minas Gerais and its projection to Brazil, based on an analysis of 2,331,353 hospitalizations in the period of January 1994 to November 1995. Results: Cardiovascular diseases, except for surgical cases, were responsible for 279,982 hospitalizations. The target population were the users of the Brazilian state health system. The evaluation, through clinical diagnosis, demonstrated the high incidence of VTE in patients over 50. The hospitalization rate and mortality rate, were compared with those presented in studies in the United States and Europe. Conclusions: The importance of awareness of thrombosis and use of prophylactic methods to reduce the risks of serious complications of VTE.