Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Past, Present and Future

Objective. This study is undertaken as a historical review of the pattern of incidence and prevalence of deep venous thrombosis over time. Background. The prevalence of deep venous thrombosis seems to have increased over several centuries, and particularly since the industrial revolution. However the reasons and causes for the pattern have not been extensively explored. Methods. The research for this study will be done through a review of the literature of: a) the history of deep venous thrombosis occurrence; b) the implications of the changes in patterns of occurrence. Results. Not available at this point (the term will end in December) Conclusion. Not available at this point.