复旦大学Essay DVT associated PE.docVIP

Essay: DVT associated PE 毛寰宇 12307120097 临床医学（八年制） Venous thromboembolism (VTE，can be also called DVT associated PE)，which includes both Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)，has an estimated annual incidence of 0.1% to 0.27%, affecting up to 5% of the population during their lifetimesDeep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE). DVT occurs when an abnormal blood clot forms in a large vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but can also occur in other large veins in the body.?A part of the clot breaks