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August 22, 2025TH OpenOpen Access

Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism in Belgium: A Cohort Study

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AVAndreas VerstraeteKU LeuvenNCNicholas CauwenberghsVrije Universiteit BrusselSCShayan CalhoriKU Leuven

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Implication

Cohort study reports an incidence rate of 1.80 per 1000 person-years for VTE in Belgium, highlighting key risk factors.

Key Points

  • The incidence rate of venous thromboembolism was 1.80 per 1000 person-years, suggesting ongoing health concerns.
  • Among 1448 participants, the estimated lifetime risk for VTE at age 45 is 8.2%, indicating potential long-term impacts.
  • This observational cohort study analyzed VTE incidents from 2000 to 2024, utilizing multiple data sources for accuracy.
  • Findings underscore that despite improvements in management, venous thromboembolism remains a significant health issue in Belgium.

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Verstraete et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af540fad7bf08b1eadb14chttps://doi.org/10.1055/a-2688-4768
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