Evaluation of seasonal and monthly variation and location of deep vein thrombosis

IF 0.8 Q4 PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
Serkan Burç Deşer, Berk Arapi
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Abstract Background Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities is associated with a significant burden of comorbidities. Objectives In this study, our objective was to investigate the presence of seasonal variation in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and assess the location of the thrombus. Methods Out of 8177 patients admitted to two university hospitals and referred to outpatient clinics, we included a total of 611 consecutive patients (316 females, 295 males) diagnosed with acute deep vein thrombosis in this retrospective study. The mean age of the patients was 59.35±18.49 years, ranging from 1 to 96 years. Patients were categorized into four groups by age. Results DVT was found to be more frequent in the summer (n = 190 or 31%, p = 0.003) and specifically in August (n = 65 or 10.6%, p = 0.014), while it was least frequent in the spring (n = 128 or 20.9%) and in May (n = 40 or 6.5%). However, when comparing seasons, no significant differences were observed in terms of seasonal variation (p = 0.062) or monthly variation (p = 0.143). Conclusions Contrary to previous studies, this study demonstrated a higher occurrence of DVT during the summer, particularly in August. However, it did not reveal a clear seasonal pattern. One plausible explanation for these findings could be the adverse winter conditions and transportation challenges within the province, which may result in fewer DVT patients being able to reach hospitals for timely treatment.
深静脉血栓形成的季节、月变化及部位评价
背景下肢深静脉血栓形成是伴随并发症的重要负担。在这项研究中,我们的目的是调查深静脉血栓形成(DVT)的季节性变化,并评估血栓的位置。方法回顾性分析两所大学附属医院及转诊门诊的8177例急性深静脉血栓患者,共纳入611例(女性316例,男性295例)。患者平均年龄59.35±18.49岁,年龄范围1 ~ 96岁。患者按年龄分为四组。结果DVT多发于夏季(n = 190或31%,p = 0.003)和8月(n = 65或10.6%,p = 0.014),春季(n = 128或20.9%)和5月(n = 40或6.5%)发生率最低。然而,当比较季节时,在季节变化(p = 0.062)或月变化(p = 0.143)方面没有观察到显著差异。与以往的研究相反,本研究表明夏季DVT的发生率较高,特别是在8月份。然而,它并没有显示出明显的季节性模式。对这些发现的一种合理解释可能是该省冬季不利的条件和交通挑战,这可能导致能够及时到达医院接受治疗的深静脉血栓患者较少。
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Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro Medicine-Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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1.20
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57
审稿时长
20 weeks
期刊介绍: The Jornal Vascular Brasileiro is editated and published quaterly to select and disseminate high-quality scientific contents concerning original research, novel surgical and diagnostic techniques, and clinical observations in the field of vascular surgery, angiology, and endovascular surgery. Its abbreviated title is J. Vasc. Bras., which should be used in bibliographies, footnotes and bibliographical references and strips.
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