Venous thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism
Definition
Occlusion of the lumen of a vein by a thrombus that has migrated from a distal site via the blood stream.
Also known as venous thromboembolism — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Desirudin | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |