Who is at more at risk in developing VTE?

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Who is at more at risk in developing VTE?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the most common vascular diseases that can occur to a large variety of patients. In this video, Dr Jessie Shea breaks down the types of patients that are more likely to develop VTE, and other medical conditions that can increase the risk of developing VTE.

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