Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common term for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. The overall incidence rate of VTE in adults is 1–2 per 1000 person-years and has increased slightly in recent years [1–3]. VTE is a major challenge to health care systems due to hospitalizations, comorbidities, and a high mortality rate [4,5].
