Why the study?
Does a history of thromboembolic events predict subsequent cancer diagnosis?
Population
383 patients, including 183 with established thromboembolic events and 200 age- and sex-matched controls…
Comparison
History of thromboembolic events vs Age- and sex-matched controls without any…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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TE history may prompt cancer screening evaluation; leaves open whether targeted strategies improve outcomes in prospective studies.
Does a history of thromboembolic events predict subsequent cancer diagnosis?
Thromboembolic events are significant predictors of subsequent cancer diagnosis, with the majority of cancers occurring within one year of the event, suggesting a potential role for early cancer screening in this population.
Saba et al. (2003) studied this question.
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