Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in two cohorts: the longitudinal investigation of thromboembolism etiology
PURPOSE: To determine the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in
two cohorts representing regions of the United States. METHODS: The sample comprised
21,680 participants of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study and the
Cardiovascular Health Study. Subjects were aged≥ 45 years, resided in six communities,
and were followed for 7.6 years. All hospitalizations were identified and thromboses were
validated by chart review. RESULTS: The age-standardized incidence of first-time venous …
two cohorts representing regions of the United States. METHODS: The sample comprised
21,680 participants of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study and the
Cardiovascular Health Study. Subjects were aged≥ 45 years, resided in six communities,
and were followed for 7.6 years. All hospitalizations were identified and thromboses were
validated by chart review. RESULTS: The age-standardized incidence of first-time venous …