Blood clots are harmless as long as they remain stagnant. However, when a blood clot breaks off, the condition often leads to disability and death. A condition that affects millions of people can double the chance of blood clots.
Deep vein thromboembolism occurs when a blood clot forms deep in a vein, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. Sometimes the hand is affected. Almost anything that blocks blood flow can cause a blood clot, but a common risk factor is injury to a limb.
“Thromboembolism often results from a fracture, severe muscle injury or muscle injury, but a recent study suggests that liver disease can also significantly increase the risk. Patients with chronic liver disease are significantly more likely to have venous thromboembolism (VTE). Venous thromboembolism can be divided into two conditions; deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism,” says hepatologist Alla Yuzhnova in an interview with MedikForum. =”8″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”0″>VTE, a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is an underdiagnosed and serious condition that can lead to disability and death.
Patients hospitalized with chronic liver disease may have double the risk of the disease.
“In hospitalized patients with chronic liver disease who do not After receiving VTE treatment, the likelihood of developing VTE during a hospital stay was 2.78 times higher than those who received VTE prophylaxis.
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