Incidence and factors associated with deep vein thrombosis among hospitalized adult patients at Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital Hawassa city, Sidama, Ethiopia: retrospective cohort study

ConclusionDVT incidence is high among hospitalized patients. An orthopedic trauma, a recent infection of the coronavirus, and a hospital stay above 15  days were a risk to acquire deep vein thrombosis. Early identification and detection of patients at high risk of developing DVT and provision of prophylaxis are recommended.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - Category: Hematology Source Type: research