Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with COPD Exacerbation with or without Venous Thromboembolism

Abstract

It seems that VTE occurrence was higher in the presence of a risk factor causing immobility such as travel history and increased dyspnea. The cases with severe disease are more likely to have VTE. Preventive measures may be considered in such patients because their hospitalization stay and mechanical ventilation requirement are increased.