Impact of respiratory symptoms and oxygen saturation on the risk of incident venous thromboembolism-the Tromsø study.

Trond BørvikLine H EvensenVania M MorelliHasse MelbyeSigrid K BrækkanJohn-Bjarne Hansen

Published in: Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis (2020)

Lowered SpO2 and severe respiratory symptoms were associated with increased VTE risk. COPD combined with respiratory impairments had an additive effect on VTE risk, and may suggest particular attention on VTE preventive strategies in COPD patients with respiratory impairments.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
respiratory tract
lung function
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
cystic fibrosis
drug induced