Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that is characterized by the development of blood clots in the veins. The condition includes Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the lower legs or pelvic area. However, in some cases, the blood clots from pelvic areas may break loose and travel to the lungs through the right side of the heart, known as Pulmonary embolism (PE).
According to the CDC, the condition affects about 900,000 people (1 to 2 per 1,000) each year in the United States, however, the exact number is unknown; with around 60,000-100,000 deaths. Moreover, one-third to one-half of the affected Deep vein t...
