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  Venous thromboe mbolism (VTE) is the formation of blood clots in the bloodstream. Two main types of venous thromboembolism are pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The formation of blood clots in a deep vein is called deep vein thrombosis, while the deep vein thrombosis formed breaks the clot and travels to the lungs, known as pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism occurs in almost one-third of patients suffering from deep vein thrombosis. VTE can occur at any age, however, it is common in adults aged 60 and above. Moreover, people whose blood is thicker than normal, older, overweight, or suffer from some other diseases such as cancer or autoimmune disorders are at a higher risk of VTE. VTE affects both men and women equally. Around 60% of VTE cases occur during or after hospitalization. VTE is the third most common cardiovascular disease after coronary artery disease and stroke, and the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It requires immediate me...