Risk of venous thrombosis in men vs women

Regarding risk of venous thrombosis in men vs women, true statement is: a) Risk of first venous thrombosis is almost equal in men and women and second venous thrombosis higher in men b) Risk of both first and second venous thrombosis is higher in men c) Risk of both first and second venous thrombosis is higher in women d) None of the above Correct answer: a) Risk of first venous thrombosis is higher in women and second venous thrombosis higher in men A recent study [Roach REJ et al. Sex Difference in Risk of Second but Not of First Venous Thrombosis - Paradox Explained. Circulation. 2014; 129: 51-56] showed that even the risk of first venous thrombosis was twice as high in men compared to women, if you exclude the risk due to reproductive factors like use of oral contraceptives, pregnancy, puerperium and hormone replacement therapy.
Source: Cardiophile MD - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs