Subject | Venous thromboembolism (VTE): deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (LAE) |
Study design | Observational, prospective, long-term cohort study |
Study participants |
Patients at least 18 years of age with a suspected VTE event (informed written consent is required)
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Status |
Ongoing Recruiting since 2013 |
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Summary | Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life-threatening condition and is considered a major public health problem in developed countries. Despite many years of research on VTE, some aspects, such as the risk profile for cardiovascular disease, have not yet received detailed attention. In order to provide clinical and scientific evidence on the above topics, the Center of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) - a model center supporting research, treatment and medical education in thrombosis and hemostasis at UMCM - designed the VTEval project. The VTEval project is a prospective long-term observational study to evaluate and improve VTE diagnosis, clinical management, outcomes and treatment. The goal is a systematic assessment of the disease, including disease status (symptoms, clinical and subclinical aspects), risk profile (classical, psychosocial and environmental factors) and systems biology. Standardized and harmonized data collection creates a sustainable resource for comprehensive VTE research that will be used for both short- and long-term analysis. Knowledge of VTE is of great importance as it will help improve clinical decision making, clinical surveillance as well as the establishment of specific prevention programs. This will improve the prognosis as well as the quality of life of the population. |