Rev Pneumol Clin
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Comparative Study
[Incidence of venous thromboembolism in men admitted to a pneumology unit for acute respiratory disease].
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major source of morbidity and mortality all over the world. It is one of the complications arising in a hospital environment. The main aim of this study is to estimate the incidence of VTE in respiratory inpatients. ⋯ VTE is a reality which is necessary to prevent in respiratory inpatients in situations at risk, especially in patients with lung cancer and with a PS>2.