Local Cost Study Of Treatment Of Venous Thromboembolism In Turkey

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common disorder, with about 1 per 1,000 people per year in general population. Around two thirds of the cases are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and one third are pulmonary embolism (PE). PE can cause sudden death or intensive use of health care resources. The clinical course of DVT may also be complicated by recurrent episodes of DVT, the development of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), as well as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of VTE treatment in Turkey.