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Key Points Question What is the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among outpatients with COVID-19? Findings In this cohort study of 398 530 adult outpatients with COVID-19, the rate of VTE… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question What is the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among outpatients with COVID-19? Findings In this cohort study of 398 530 adult outpatients with COVID-19, the rate of VTE was low in the first 30 days after COVID-19 diagnosis and even lower after 30 days of follow-up. Factors associated with a higher risk of VTE in COVID-19 included age 55 years or older, being male, a history of VTE or thrombophilia, and body mass index greater than or equal to 30.0. Meaning The findings of this study suggest that the overall risk of VTE among outpatients with COVID-19 is low, but higher in the first 30 days after diagnosis.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2023
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